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Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold is a freelance writer and private investor with a background in business, management and engineering.

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1 UK stock I’d put 100% of my money into 

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Diversification can be key to successful long-term investing. But if I had to choose just one stock for my money…

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No savings at 27? I’d use Warren Buffett’s supreme tip to aim for wealth from shares

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If I’d learnt about this Warren Buffett tip at the age of 27, I’d likely be a lot richer now…

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2 FTSE shares I’m poised to pounce on

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My watchlist of FTSE shares is up-to-date, and as soon as spare funds arrive I'll dig in with deeper research…

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I’d buy 342 shares of this stock, for £70 in monthly passive income

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Here's why I'd target defensive businesses like this to generate reliable monthly passive income from dividends over the long term.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy now for growing dividend income

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I can't fault this FTSE 100 stock for its consistent record of dividend-raising, including right through the challenging pandemic years.

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A high-yield stock I’d buy right now for dividend growth

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With analysts predicting dividend growth ahead, I think this high-yield stock is attractive right now for my diversified shares portfolio.

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Should I add to my investment in Finsbury Growth and Income Trust now?

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Although I already own some shares in this investment trust, I'm considering buying more now given my bullish opinion about…

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What’s going on with the Whitbread share price?

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This year, the Whitbread share price has sprung into life and several reasons underpin the move. But should I buy…

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1 of the top dividend shares I’d buy now

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I like to see a rising payment from dividend shares, such as this market-leading business with international operations yielding around…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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It's been a difficult five years for many investors, but Tesco shares will have delivered a positive outcome. Was it…

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2 cheap shares investors can still grab

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Lots of previously cheap shares have shot up recently, but there's still value to find on the London market, such…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA and aim for dividend income for life

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With the markets turning bullish, here’s my strategy for a portfolio of investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA aimed…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

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I'd use this approach to invest my Stocks and Shares ISA and aim to build wealth by compounding income and…

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1 UK stock I’d buy now and aim to double my money

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Stronger earnings ahead and a valuation re-rating could combine to drive this UK stock higher as economies improve in the…

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1 of the UK shares I’d buy now and aim to double my money

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There hasn't been a better time to aim to find UK shares with one-bagging potential for years and I've been…

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At under 1,000p, are Hargreaves Lansdown shares a screaming buy?

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As Hargreaves Lansdown shares transition from a high-growth to a stalwart dividend-paying proposition, I'm attracted to the business.

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How I’d try to generate a passive income for life with just £25 a week

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As the stock market turns bullish again, Kevin Godbold discusses a plan to grow passive income for life from dividend…

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What on earth’s going on with the UK stock market right now?

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Here's why I'm choosing to trust the recent strength in businesses and the London stock market by investing with optimism…

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Are Lloyds shares a good investment for 2023?

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Does Lloyds' cheap-looking valuation and the higher interest rate environment make the stock attractive for 2023 and beyond?  

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and aim to double my money 

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Despite its recent eye-catching decline, I think this FTSE 100 stock has the potential to outperform in the years ahead.

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I’d forget cash savings accounts and put regular money in this investment instead

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Interest rates for cash savings are still low and the case for investing in this alternative asset class remains as…

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Should investors buy UK stocks now for a bull market in 2023?

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Compelling advice from two very successful investors is helping me gauge whether to buy UK stocks now for 2023 and…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for 2023 and beyond

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The FTSE 100 has some businesses that are performing well, with low-looking valuations and good prospects, such as these shares…

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My best dividend shares for 2023

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The concept of reinvesting income from these defensive dividend shares looks like a good way to compound gains for the…

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Should investors buy a FTSE 100 index tracker or pick stocks in this volatile market?

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I think it's a great time for investors to pick stocks, but here's why I'm also putting money in a…

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How I’d invest £40k in a Stocks and Shares ISA and aim for a million

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There's a big opportunity in the stock market right now. Therefore, I'd put my money to work right away in…

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How I’d use £3.50 a day to get passive income for life

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Kevin Godbold explains how he'd put aside £3.50 a day and invest in dividend shares to achieve a long-term passive…

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I’m aiming for a million by following Warren Buffett’s advice in 2023

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Three insights from Warren Buffett that I'm planning to use during 2023 in my quest to build up a £1m…

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3 of the best shares I’d buy now for a stock market rally in 2023

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I've been focusing on shares like these three that have strong underlying trading ready for a stock market rally in…

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How I’d invest £700 right now

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Here’s how investors could make a £700 lump sum their first step towards targeting a million over the long term…

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6% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2023 

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Several UK shares look attractive to me right now, but I'd go for this one for its strong fundamentals and…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA to get passive income for life

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Here’s my plan for building a portfolio of stocks and shares investments in an ISA, targeting lifelong passive income from…

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How I’m using the Warren Buffett method to aim for £750 a month in dividend income 

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The Warren Buffett method may help investors generate worthwhile passive income from stocks, even when on an average salary.

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The Haleon share price is back near where it started. Should I buy the stock now?

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I like much about Haleon's consumer healthcare business including its attractive financial record. But there's a problem.

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No savings at 45? I’d use the Warren Buffett method and aim to get rich

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The Warren Buffett method has the potential to help create meaningful wealth, even after starting at 45 with little or…

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2 stocks ready to bounce back

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The stock market is full of recovering stocks and I think these two look set to move higher driven by…

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With the HSBC share price near 499p, should investors buy the stock?  

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The HSBC share price has been trending higher with good reason and I see the stock as a decent buy…

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for December

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These three stock market predictions keep me working hard on my watchlist and buying stocks and shares to hold for…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

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The depressed market has created some tempting valuations for several dividend stocks and I'm keen on these two for my…

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2 top ways to invest for retirement

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In the absence of inherited wealth, here's how I'm following a two-pronged strategy to invest for retirement within tax-efficient accounts.

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