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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!

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20k in an ISA to earn a second income of £1,650 a year

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I'm looking to generate the maximum possible second income by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Here are five I'd…

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA to earn tax-free passive income for life

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Investing little and often in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares can help me generate the passive income I need to enjoy…

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If I’d invested £10k in Rolls-Royce shares in an ISA six months ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller coaster ride, but the recent trajectory has been upwards. Where will they go…

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10% income a year! Here’s why I couldn’t resist the FTSE 100’s highest yield

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I bought this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock last week to bag the highest possible income. Now I'm crossing my fingers…

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I’m buying dividend stocks ahead of the next bull market

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I'm buying dividend stocks on the cheap during today's troubles. Then I'll sit back and wait for the stock market…

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This is my rare chance to buy dirt cheap bank shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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I'm keen to top up my Stocks and Shares ISA before the April deadline and the banking sector looks full…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA to earn a second income of £125 a month

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It's amazing how much of a second income I could generate if I was in a position to max out…

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How I’d invest £7K in an ISA today to earn passive income of £45 a month

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As the FTSE 100 falls, generating a passive income from top dividend stocks gets easier. Here are four I'd like…

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A bull market is coming and I want to buy this high-yield stock while it’s still cheap

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This FTSE 100 stock will pay me a high yield while I wait for today's volatility to pass and the…

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How I’m preparing for the great stock market crash of 2023

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A stock market crash is a terrific opportunity to buy my favourite shares at a reduced price, but only if…

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The banking crisis is my chance to buy these 2 cheap shares and I’m not going to miss it

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Buying cheap shares and holding them for the long term is my strategy for building retirement wealth and I think…

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3 magnificent stocks I’d like to buy in the next FTSE 100 crash

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I'd like to own these three FTSE 100 stocks but they seem a little expensive to me. That could quickly…

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If I’d invested £10k in Scottish Mortgage one year ago, here’s what I’d have now

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The last year has been tough on Scottish Mortgage, but long-term investors have still made big money. Should I buy…

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Here’s how I could invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get £450 income a year 

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I'm sifting through my final Stocks and Shares ISA choices and this super-high-yielding FTSE 100 insurer looks very appealing to…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 dividend stocks would give me income of £100 a month 

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These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks were hit by last week's sell-off, but that makes them cheaper to buy and…

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How I’d invest a £10K in an ISA to earn £60 a month passive income

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This week's stock market volatility looks like a great opportunity to generate passive income from FTSE 100 income stocks

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Is the banking crisis giving me a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy Lloyds shares?

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Lloyds shares have had taken a hit from the banking crisis but I think its strong capital position makes this…

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How I’d invest £12k in high-yield ISA shares to generate income of £70 a month

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High-yield FTSE 100 stocks looked great value last week. Following the banking crisis meltdown, their yields are even more generous.

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

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Shell shares have seen a lot of ups and downs lately. The FTSE 100 oil giant remains a top income…

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I’d buy this income stock in an ISA for its magnificent 10%+ yield

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This FTSE 100 income stock has a whopping yield and I'm impressed by management's commitment to continue paying it.

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I won’t waste the next stock market crash

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The US banking crisis may have further to run and investors can't rule out a stock market crash. Here's what…

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This dividend growth stock looks like an unmissable buy as market volatility returns

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If stock markets crash, this FTSE 100 growth stock could become an even better buy for long-term capital growth. It…

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Should I buy Barclays shares to generate a second income?

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The banking sector is in meltdown but I think this is may be an opportunity to buy top dividend stocks…

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Direct Line’s share price has crashed by half! Should I buy it today?

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Today has brought yet more bad news for the Direct Line share price, but the stock is now cheaper than…

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Banks crash. Stock markets fall. I’m buying cheap stocks

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This looks like being a volatile week for global shares. It may also prove an opportunity to add a few…

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I’d buy this dividend payer in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires are keen on this FTSE 100 dividend stock despite its recent performance. I'm also keen…

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Investing Articles

Forget buy-to-let! I’m generating lifelong income from dividend stocks 

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I reckon that investing in dividend stocks is cheaper, easier and more tax-efficient than becoming a buy-to-let landlord.

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest £10k in an ISA today for passive income of £50 a month

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ISAs offer a great way to generate tax-free passive income. The sums may look small at first but, with luck,…

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Dividend Shares

If I’d bought BAE Systems shares fives years ago, here’s what I’d have today

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BAE Systems shares have outgunned the FTSE 100 lately. I'm tempted to revise my entire investment strategy to take advantage.

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These 10 FTSE 100 shares have made ISA millionaires. I’d buy 2 today

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ISA millionaires love investing in FTSE 100 stocks to build their wealth over time. Two companies in particular tempt me…

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I’d buy these 2 cheap stocks in a £20k ISA to generate a £1,000 annual income

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Despite the FTSE 100 rally I can still find cheap stocks offering attractive dividend yields. Here are two I'm considering…

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I’d use my £20k ISA to build a second income of £100 a month

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I'm looking to build a second income stream to fund my retirement by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks. How…

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Is now a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares? 

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I reckon there's still plenty of value in the FTSE 100, despite its recent strong run, and I'm picking out…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Lloyds shares to generate a £100 monthly income

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Lloyds shares have struggled for years, but I believe the bank will recover its former status as a dividend income…

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My Rolls-Royce shares are up 75% in 4 months. Should I sell, hold, or buy more?

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Rolls-Royce shares are flying and for once I got my timing just right. Now I'm wondering what I should do…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA to target passive income of £5,250 a month 

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Investing in FTSE 100 dividends stocks is a great way to build a passive income stream for retirement. Here's what…

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Forget cash ISAs! I’d rather buy this dividend stock for its 8% yield

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The deadline for using this year's ISA allowance is fast approaching but I would rather buy a good dividend stock…

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Growth Shares

Scottish Mortgage has been an ISA millionaire-maker. Can it make me rich too?

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has had a tough 12 months, but long-term investors have much to smile about. Should I…

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This UK stock has crashed 10% today. Should I buy more?

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I knew this UK stock would be risky when I bought it last year. It's fallen sharply today and I'm…

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Now we have another reason to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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The deadline for using the Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is looming and it using it makes sense more than…

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