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Harvey Jones

I've been a financial journalist since 1988. I've written regularly for a series of national newspapers including The Financial Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Observer. Today, I'm the personal finance editor of the Daily and Sunday Express newspapers, and write for newspaper website Express.co.uk. I also write regular investment articles for The National newspaper in Dubai. I've been writing for Motley Fool UK since 2007, producing thousands and thousands of stock reports in that time. My favourite investment quote? Warren Buffett's classic: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Let's go plant some trees!

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Investing Articles

I’ve just bought 294 Scottish Mortgage shares. What on earth was I thinking? 

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Scottish Mortgage shares have shown signs of recovery but remain highly risky. I'm in two minds about my recent decision…

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I’d buy these 5 super-high yielding UK stocks in an ISA for monthly income of £125

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I'm on the hunt for UK stocks that will give me a regular, growing income and these five look tempting.…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock I plan to buy and it isn’t Barclays or Tesco

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There are quite a few FTSE 100 companies I'd like to buy right now, but this dividend stock looks particularly…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks. Should I join them? 

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These two FTSE 100 stocks are incredibly popular and it's easy to see why, given their huge dividends. I have…

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Turning a £20k ISA into second income of £17.5k a year

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It's possible to generate a hefty second income from a relatively small investment in FTSE 100 shares, provided we give…

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If I’d invested £5k in Ocado shares just one week ago here’s what I’d have today 

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At some point Ocado shares may fly and make some lucky investors rich. They'd have to be brave to buy…

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3,529 ultra-high-yielding Barratt shares would give me £1,200 a year in passive income

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Barratt shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 and offer an amazing passive income stream too. Yet there…

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I’ve just bought 4,403 dirt cheap Lloyds shares for 45p each. What was I thinking?

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When the FTSE 100 dipped last week, I dived in and bought Lloyds shares for what I think is a…

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My Rolls-Royce shares are up 75%! Should I bank my profit or buy more?

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Rolls-Royce shares have thrashed the FTSE 100 over the last year, and I've really enjoyed the ride. Is it now…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build a £500k pension pot

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An empty savings pot at 40 doesn't have to be the end of the world. With a little effort, there's…

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I’d buy these 2 magnificent FTSE 100 shares in June as markets dip

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I'm going shopping for FTSE 100 shares in June and I've just popped these two onto my list. Both look…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100,000 in the FTSE 100 in June

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There are so many tempting shares on the FTSE 100 today that I'd need a six-figure sum to buy all…

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Buying 6,771 dirt cheap NatWest shares in June would give me income of £1,200 a year

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NatWest shares have fallen over the last 12 months but the FTSE 100 bank now looks cheap and offers a…

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Will the stock market crash in June?

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History shows that June is the worst month for the FTSE 100. So a stock market crash next month would…

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If I’d bought a FTSE 100 tracker 20 years ago here’s what I’d have now

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The key to making good money from investing in the FTSE 100 is to reinvest all the dividends paid. The…

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If I’d invested £5k in BAE shares and £5k in SSE 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

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BAE shares and SSE shares have both grown strongly and paid generous dividends lately. Here's what I've missed by failing…

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4,950 abrdn shares and 716 GSK shares would give me £1,100 annual passive income

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Investing my £20,000 ISA allowance in these two FTSE 100 stocks should generate plenty of passive income, but should I…

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Investing £10k in an ISA today could give me monthly dividend income of £300

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I'm looking to build a steady stream of dividend income by investing as much as I can afford in a…

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One magnificent UK stock I’d buy today and it’s not Tesco or HSBC 

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I've zoned in on a top UK stock from the FTSE 100 that offers higher income and growth prospects than…

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How many Vodafone shares must I buy to quit work and live purely off the dividends?

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Vodafone shares come with a double-digit yield attached. Would it make sense to plough my savings into this one stock…

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£15k in these 3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks would give me a second income of £1,196 a year

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Top FTSE 100 stocks are cheaper after this week's stock market dip and offer even higher yields. Here are three…

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Buying 10,400 dirt cheap M&G shares today would give me dividend income of £2,038 a year

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This FTSE 100 stock's double-digit yield offers me a highly lucrative second income stream. I'm itching to buy it, but…

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The State Pension pays £10.6k. I’d aim to double it by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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The State Pension isn't enough on its own for an easy retirement so I'd aim to double the income by…

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A stock market rally is coming! Can it drive Rolls-Royce shares even higher?

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Rolls-Royce shares have smashed the FTSE 100 lately, which is great news for me as I hold them. Should I…

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How many dirt cheap Lloyds shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

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I'm building a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend stocks, and Lloyds shares look compelling. How many do I need to…

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Investing £20k in this cheap FTSE 100 stock would earn dividend income of £1,820 a year

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This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest yields on the entire index, yet its shares are going cheap.…

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I’ll buy this top FTSE dividend growth share in the next stock market crash

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I love buying top FTSE 100 shares in the middle of a stock market crash when they're cheap. Especially expensive…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are on sale should I buy them?

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The last year has been tough on Scottish Mortgage shares, but they're so cheap that they're beginning to look irresistible.

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If I’d invested £3k in BT shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now 

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BT shares have been up and down over the last decade, but mostly down. Does Friday's dip provide a buying…

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1 world-beating FTSE 100 share I’d buy today and it’s not AstraZeneca or National Grid

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I wish I'd bought this FTSE 100 share 10 years ago for long-term growth and income. But there's still an…

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How much do I need to quit my job and live purely on passive income?

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Stocks and shares are a great way of generating a passive income in retirement, but investment success won't happen overnight.

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Investing £20k in cheap Barclays shares would give me a second income of £1,120 a year

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Barclays shares yield more than 5% with plenty of cover for the dividend, and it looks like a tempting way…

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If I’d bought 3,788 Aston Martin shares six months ago here’s what I’d have today

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Aston Martin shares are motoring again and the FTSE 250 luxury carmaker could soon be profitable, so am I brave…

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One top UK income stock I’d buy today and it’s not abrdn or Vodafone

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This FTSE 100 income stock offers steady dividend and capital growth prospects. I'd buy it instead of a risky high…

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The boohoo (BOO) share price is up 15% today! Should I buy it now?

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After a tough time, the boohoo (LON:BOO) share price has jumped for joy this morning on better-than-expected results. It still…

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This dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock is on sale. Should I buy it?

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This dividend stock's one of the cheapest on the FTSE 100, and yields income of almost 6% a year. Yet…

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Investing For Beginners

No savings at 40? How I’d invest a £20k ISA in the FTSE 100 today

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If I was starting out as an investor, I'd target blue-chip stocks listed on the FTSE 100 today. And I'd…

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Buying 3,905 dirt cheap Barratt shares would give me a £120 monthly income

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Barratt shares offer some of the most generous dividend yields on the FTSE 100, but can I buy enough to…

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If I’d invested £5k in GSK shares one year ago here’s what I’d have today

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GSK shares have disappointed lately, but today's low valuation and rising yield could make now the perfect time to buy.

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Investing a £20k ISA in dirt cheap BP shares would give me £1,320 a year passive income

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Oil giant BP is set to yield 6.6% this year, making it one of the most exciting sources of passive…

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