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Yes! It’s time to invest in stocks like this one right now

| Kevin Godbold

Circumstances have lined up to get me excited about investing in bombed-out stocks, such as this growth proposition.

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3 stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market recovery looks like it’s already happening and I've been searching for stocks to buy, such as these.

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I’d aim for a million from UK shares with as little as £500 a month

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UK shares as an asset class offer real potential to transform personal wealth over a working lifetime. Here's how I'd…

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How the stock market recovery could be a rare opportunity to get rich

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Here's why, for me, there's no hesitation. If a stock investment opportunity arises, I'm buying now for the stock market…

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If I had £2,000 to invest, here are the top UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

I've been buying top UK shares such as these three and see plenty of other stock opportunities using this three-part…

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The UK’s State Pension is B-graded, but here’s how I’d aim to double it

| Kevin Godbold

The UK State Pension isn't the world's best, so here's how I'd build an independent pot of money aimed at…

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7 of the best shares to buy now for the recovery

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the recovery has already started for many stocks and that's why I just loaded up with some of…

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How I’d aim for £1,000 a month in passive income from dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

Some dividend stocks may be backed by powerful wealth-building businesses and I'd use them to build the value of my…

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Is now the right time to invest in stocks and shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Some 43 years ago, Warren Buffett debunked a popular idea in the investment community about when to buy stocks. And…

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1 investment trust I love

| Kevin Godbold

This investment trust ticks a lot of boxes for me and I see it as a valuable part of my…

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Why today’s GDP figures look good for shares

| Kevin Godbold

Good news on the economy is good news for shares and I'm stepping up my stock-buying programme after today's GDP…

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How I’d invest £10k in shares right now

| Kevin Godbold

I think it's a good time to invest £10k in the stock market. Here are five of my recent new…

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3 shares to buy for the new bull market

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the first shoots of the new bull market have emerged and I've been focusing on shares to buy.…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: avoid, consider, shortlist, or buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's what I'm doing right now about popular Scottish Mortgage shares -- the outcome of my research surprised me!

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The next stock market recovery looks imminent

| Kevin Godbold

As the stock market bear gives way to the bull, some stocks are already turning up and I'm ready to…

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3 top dividend shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

With weakness in the markets, I reckon it's a good time to search for top dividend shares to buy now.

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Should I save money or invest for retirement using the FTSE 100?

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 index is home to some great businesses that can help propel me to a happy financial retirement.…

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Today is a great time to look for shares to buy like these

| Kevin Godbold

Here are four shares to buy right now I think they're backed by some of the best businesses on the…

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How to identify the best income shares like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Income shares vary in quality but this approach keeps me from making some of the worst howlers with dividend investing.

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2 FTSE 100 shares for the new bull market

| Kevin Godbold

I think the FTSE 100 is home to some promising companies such as these two I'd consider owning shares in…

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Can the stock market make me rich even now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three ways I'm coping with the stock market's recent bout of weakness and aiming to build wealth in…

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How I’d invest £500 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett is not afraid to invest against the crowd and often achieves outstanding results. Here's how I reckon he…

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Do UK penny shares offer the best investment opportunities now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why the term 'penny shares' could keep me out of some of the most promising small-company stock opportunities on…

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Here’s why UK shares may help me to retire early

| Kevin Godbold

I see UK shares as an important component of my investment strategy because the long-term performance of the FTSE 100…

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Should I invest in BT shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

I'm weighing up whether a dividend yield above 4% makes BT shares a decent buy for my long-term diversified portfolio.

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Is now a good time to buy investment trusts? 

| Kevin Godbold

Investment trusts provide decent diversification between many underlying businesses and many have outperformed the market in the past.

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Will growth stocks lead the next market rally?

| Kevin Godbold

Growth stocks have been popular but yesterday's big winners may not be the best shares to own for the next…

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Why the FTSE 250 could be one of the best places to invest for the next bull run

| Kevin Godbold

There are many growing businesses in the FTSE 250 index and I reckon it's a good place to look for…

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The best UK income shares for passive investing

| Kevin Godbold

In the current stock market weakness, here's why I'd choose to focus on income shares such as these for long-term…

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With £3,000 to invest, here are the top UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

My top UK shares include a large-cap, a mid-cap and a small-cap diversified by sector and all paying useful dividends.

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Should I invest in the stock market right now?

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market may be volatile, but one analyst thinks a recession is far from inevitable and the recent falls…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 income shares

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to income shares, I've got my eye on these three dividend-paying companies in the Footsie, which look…

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Would Warren Buffett buy Royal Mail shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

Royal Mail shares sport a high dividend yield right now but do they satisfy Warren Buffett's criteria for stock purchases?

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2 boring Jim Cramer-style shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

CNBC's Jim Cramer recommends buying 'boring' shares right now, so I'd choose these two from the UK stock market.

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2 UK shares I’d buy in this stock market dip

| Kevin Godbold

As a lifetime investor, today's market weakness makes me eager to shop for UK shares such as these that are…

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How I’d aim to beat inflation with these FTSE 100 stocks

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 stocks such as these could help me offset the effects of price inflation.

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How I’d invest £3,000 like Warren Buffett right now

| Kevin Godbold

As share prices wobble, it means Warren Buffett's counterintuitive approach to buying stocks could be about to shine.

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This could be a great pick for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'm targeting this stock to buy and hold for the long term in my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Is the Lloyds share price set for a big rise? 

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I can see the potential for Lloyds shares to rise further from where they are now, near 46p.

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Here’s how much I’d have today after investing £1k in BT shares five years ago

| Kevin Godbold

Has BT's well-known name helped to make the stock a decent investment and does it have long-term potential now?

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