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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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I’ve no idea where the Lloyds share price will go next but I’d still buy this stock

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The Lloyds share price is trading at 2013 levels, but I think there's a really good reason to buy this…

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I’ll fight inflation by investing in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 8%

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As inflation hits 6.2% and looks set to climb higher, I'm banking on FTSE 100 dividend stocks to maintain the…

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I’m using my £20k ISA allowance to generate passive income from FTSE 100 shares

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I won't be able to use this year's full £20k ISA allowance but I'm determined to invest in one or…

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Will the FTSE 100 recover this year?

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The FTSE 100 has held pretty firm this year, despite current uncertainties, and I still think it's a good place…

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The £20k ISA deadline is my chance to generate tax-free passive income for life

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This year’s deadline for using the £20,000 ISA allowance is almost here. I’m not going to waste my chance to…

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Stock market crash fears won’t stop me using my £20k ISA allowance by deadline day

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This year's £20,000 ISA allowance expires in just two weeks, and I'm buying shares despite widespread fears of a stock…

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The State Pension will rise by less than inflation — that’s why I’m investing in UK shares

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State pensioners face tough times from April as inflation rockets. By investing in UK shares, I'm hoping for a rising…

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I’m not accepting 0.01% on cash when FTSE dividend shares pay 6% or 7%

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As inflation skyrockets, I'm banking on FTSE dividend shares to maintain the real value of my money, while largely shunning…

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How I’d aim to generate a rising passive income from UK dividend shares

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I think that creating a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks will build a great platform for my retirement, to give…

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I’d buy dirt-cheap FTSE shares today and hold them for a decade

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As volatility grips global stock markets, I'm taking the opportunity to buy dirt-cheap shares with the intention of holding them…

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The Glaxo share price and dividend are both falling. Here’s why I’m not buying today

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The Glaxo share price has gone nowhere for years but what really worries me is that the dividend is going…

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Will the Russia-Ukraine war destroy UK shares? History suggests otherwise

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As the war in Ukraine shakes the world, I fear for the future. What I'm not worrying about is UK…

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These 2 investment trusts could have made me a millionaire. Why won’t I buy them now?

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These investment trusts could have made me an ISA millionaire if I'd bought at the right time. I think today…

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I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares even though I expect the stock market to crash again

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The Ukraine war means that Friday's FTSE 100 stock market crash will not be the last, but investors should stay…

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If I could only buy one FTSE 100 dividend stock for passive income, I’d choose this

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I'm planning to invest in FTSE 100 shares to generate a healthy level of passive income in retirement. Here's my…

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I reckon the FTSE 100 offers good value today. That’s why I’m buying and holding UK shares

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The FTSE 100 offers me good value today, in my view. The index may fall further as volatility grows, but…

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I still plan to retire at 65 and I’m banking on UK shares to get me there

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By investing in UK shares I can retire at the time of my choosing, rather than letting the state decide…

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I’m targeting £800 a month passive income from dividends thanks to this forgotten rule

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I'm going to enjoy my retirement by hopefully generating passive income of £800 a month from my Stocks and Shares…

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I’d do this now to welcome a FTSE crash rather than fear it

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Today's FTSE crash may panic some, but as an investor who adopts a far-sighted view of building wealth, I'm not…

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Stock market crash: I’m still buying FTSE shares despite ‘horrific’ new Covid warnings

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Today's stock market falls have been triggered by the emergence of a new mutant Covid variant, but I don't see…

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The BP share price is down 10%. I’d buy now for long-term passive income

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The BP share price has fallen after a brilliant year, but I see this as a buying opportunity for an…

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I reckon Shell is still a top passive income FTSE 100 stock – for now

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The Shell share price has been on fire lately, but unless it faces up to climate change concerns, its future…

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The Unilever share price is down. That’s why I’d buy it for passive income today

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The Unilever share price has underperformed lately but today's relatively low valuation and high dividend income yield look tempting to…

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It’s not just me. Global investors are also rushing to buy dirt-cheap UK shares

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Foreign investors are queueing up to buy dirt-cheap UK shares and that should be a wake-up call to Britons. There's…

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Stock market crash! Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 falls 20%

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As inflation picks up, many analysts warn of a stock market crash. There's only one thing I'll do if that…

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No savings at 50? I’d invest in top UK shares

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If I was starting to save for my retirement from age 50, I wouldn't waste time and would quickly build…

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3 top British stocks I’d buy with £3,000

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I would consider investing £3,000 across these three top British stocks to benefit as the UK battles to emerge from…

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I aim to get rich from FTSE 100 stocks by following this simple strategy

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My straightforward strategy of investing in dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks could make me rich, provided I give it time to…

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Stock market crash! Are we heading for meltdown as inflation spikes?

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Rising inflation could force central bankers to hike interest rates and trigger a stock market crash. That doesn't change my…

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No savings at 40? I’d build my wealth by investing in the best UK stocks

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I'd keep some cash on easy access for emergencies but would invest mostly in top UK stocks for income and…

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5 top British stocks I’d buy today

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I'd build my investment portfolio on FTSE 100 shares and these five top British stocks could all deliver long-term income…

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How I’d aim to generate a rising passive income from UK dividend stocks

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I hope to generate a rising passive income by investing in the best UK dividend income stocks and holding them…

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Here’s why I’m investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA instead of cash

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Three-quarters of savers put their money in a Cash ISA, but I reckon I can generate a far higher return…

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Here’s why I’m never buying AMC Entertainment stock or GameStop

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The Reddit-fuelled day frenzy over AMC Entertainment stock and GameStop is back, but I'm sticking to buying UK shares instead.

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How I’d aim to get rich from UK shares by heeding 5 Warren Buffett lessons

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I've made just about every mistake it's possible for an investor to make. Thanks to Warren Buffett, I've finally started…

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Have I left it too late to profit from the stock market recovery?

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The stock market recovery appears to be on hold for now, but that doesn't worry me. I'll retain my focus…

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Terry Smith has sold these 2 top British stocks. Here’s what I’d do now

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Fund manager Terry Smith has been clearing top British stocks out of his Fundsmith Equity portfolio but is he making…

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2 top British dividend income stocks I’d buy today

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These two great British dividend income stocks maintained their shareholder payouts throughout the pandemic and yield more than 6% today.

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Here’s why I’m investing in FTSE 100 stocks rather than the booming property market

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The property market may be booming but buy-to-let is too much bother for me. I'd rather invest in low-maintenance FTSE…

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Best shares to buy! This FTSE 100 stock is too cheap to ignore

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I feel these two FTSE 100 stocks are among the best shares to buy at the moment. I just think…

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