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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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Middle-aged and no savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett has always been a patient investor, especially as he's getting older. That might be the most important lesson…

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My top 3 passive income investments for 2023

| Alan Oscroft

My picks for passive income investments in 2023 are actually some of my perennial favourite stocks. But do I think…

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Does a late 2022 price rise mark a turning point for Rolls-Royce shares? We've seen a few false starts before,…

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3 no-brainer FTSE 250 shares to buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has slumped in 2022, while the FTSE 100 has remained afloat. Does that mean some mid-cap bargain…

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3 UK shares under £1 to buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Is it wise to buy UK shares priced under £1? There are some risky cheap ones out there, but I…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy now, after 35% falls in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The end of 2022 seems like a good time to assess the hardest-hit FTSE 100 shares, and to look for…

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3 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Alan Oscroft

What makes some dividend stocks safer than others? That depends on a number of things, including our investing timescales.

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If I’d invested $100 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 40 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Alan Oscroft

Under Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway shares have produced one of the most stunningly successful stock market returns of all time.

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3 reasons to buy BP shares today

| Alan Oscroft

BP shares have benefited from rising oil prices in 2022, and the year has brought billions in cash. Is the…

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Does the Barratt share price fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Property prices are looking a bit unsteady, and the Barratt share price has slid 45% in a year. Is it…

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I’d buy 600 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I'm taking a close look at this progressive UK dividend stock, to help generate cash for my long-term passive income…

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

If I buy growth stocks, I'm not looking for quick profits. I buy with the aim of holding forever, or…

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Are Tesco shares a no-brainer buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have fallen in 2022, and they're way down from their pandemic peak. I'm trying to decide whether to…

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FTSE 100 investors might never have had it so good

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 shares have given investors a scary ride in 2022, and that could continue. Here's why it might make…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in dividend shares for lifelong income

| Alan Oscroft

I see so many high-yielding dividend shares today, it's hard to know which ones to buy. Here are some ways…

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3 shares to buy for a 2023 Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

There's plenty of time left to use up as much as we can of our 2022-23 Stocks and Shares ISA…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to start a new 2023 ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

With so many FTSE 100 stocks looking cheap as we head towards 2023, I reckon investors might never have had…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a no-brainer buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have picked up since October, but they've still had a tough 12 months. Could 2023 be the year…

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Why is the Scancell share price climbing?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scancell share price has started attracting attention. I take a look at what's happening at the biotech research company.

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Are Lloyds shares a no-brainer buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have picked up since the summer, but they're still on a multi-year losing streak. Could 2023 be the…

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Up 50% in 2 months, are abrdn shares a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

abrdn shares slumped in the first half of 2022 as inflation soared. But they've recently regained some of the losses.…

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Down 70% but rising, are ASOS shares a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

ASOS shares have suffered a big fall in 2022. But with a recent uptick, and new management, I'm wondering if…

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3 income shares with 7% dividends to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

With today's big yields, investors seeking income shares have a lot of options to go for. Here are three from…

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How to build a high-yield stocks portfolio in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend investors looking for high-yield shares have many to choose from. Here are some thoughts on narrowing them down in…

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What’s the best investment strategy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's my investment approach to dealing with today's high-inflation and recessionary economic outlook. I think it should serve me well…

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I’d buy 6,000 shares of this stock for £250 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's another UK dividend stock I'm thinking of investing in to help provide me with some long-term passive income.

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3 dividend shares with 10% yields to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

I see lots of dividend shares with price falls pushing their yields into double digits. And I'm not just talking…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d never buy!

| Alan Oscroft

There are so many top quality FTSE 100 shares out there that I always have trouble deciding which to buy.…

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As the FTSE 100 climbs, I’d buy these 3 shares in December

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing so many attractive FTSE 100 bargains out there, it's tough deciding which ones I'd buy today if I…

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Why did the Tesco share price rise in November?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has been rising strongly since its 52-week low. Is that an indicator of more to come,…

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Has the Santa Rally arrived early this year?

| Alan Oscroft

"Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the Footsie is so delightful. With a Santa Rally on the go, let…

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3 penny shares to buy in December?

| Alan Oscroft

The economic outlook for 2023 isn't exactly sparkling. But could that mean cheap penny shares to buy for December and…

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The Prudential share price is climbing. Can it continue in 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price has had a poor five years, as the whole sector has suffered. But might it be…

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The Helium One share price is rising. Here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The Helium One share price is up since flotation in 2020, though it's been a roller-coaster ride. We should see…

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3 reasons to buy Lloyds shares for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite recession and high inflation, Lloyds shares have held up over 12 months. Might banking sector sentiment finally be shifting?

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Group of friends celebrating together the end of 2022 and the new beginning in 2023.
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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares keep threatening to pick up and keep climbing. As we approach the end of 2022, are we getting…

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I’d buy 1,000 shares of this stock, for £300 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Can I build up a decent passive income portfolio for retirement? That's my long-term goal, through buying high-dividend stocks.

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3 high yield dividend shares I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

It can be hard to believe we're in a recession when I look at some of the high yield FTSE…

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Are these 3 high-dividend renewable energy stocks no-brainer buys now?

| Alan Oscroft

Can we earn sustainable passive income from renewable energy stocks? I think so, and I'm eyeing up some green investment…

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Bank stocks look cheap now. Should I buy for the recession?

| Alan Oscroft

Since recession became unavoidable, UK bank stocks have started ticking up a bit. I think I'm looking at some attractive…

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