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Harvey Jones

I'm a freelance personal finance journalist who writes regularly for the Daily and Sunday Express, The Observer, The National in Dubai and, best of all, Fool UK.

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Stock market crash alert! Are UK shares heading for a meltdown?

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People seem to be worrying about a stock market crash again. They do that, periodically. I think the best strategy…

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Here’s why now is the ideal time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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I wouldn't leave it another year before investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think right now is the…

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These 5 FTSE 250 stocks are up 50%+ this year! Here’s what I’d do now

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FTSE 250 stocks have outpaced their rivals on the FTSE 100. These five have jumped more than 50% this year…

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I’d buy one of these top FTSE 250 stocks today, but I’m shunning the other

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One of these top FTSE 250 stocks is flying today while the other is falling. Both have been hit hard…

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Stock market rally: here’s why I’m buying FTSE 100 shares in an ISA

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The stock market rally may have run out of steam but I still think there are plenty of bargain FTSE…

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I think these FTSE 100 stocks are 2 of the best shares to buy for my ISA

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These two FTSE 100 stocks have doubled in the last year. I think they continue to be among the best…

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The Lloyds share price still looks cheap to me! I’d buy it today in an ISA

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The Lloyds share price has underperformed for years, but it's picked up lately. I think there's more recovery to come…

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Top UK shares Ocado Group and Fevertree Drinks are falling today. Here’s what I’d do now

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Ocado Group and Fevertree Drinks have been among the best UK shares growth-wise for years and still have plenty to…

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Why I’d ignore the Cash ISA and buy UK shares instead!

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UK shares look like a far better home for my money than cash, which is why I would rather invest…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have thrashed the market but are they too expensive now?

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These two FTSE 100 stocks have delivered rip-roaring growth in recent years but are they now too expensive for me…

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Inflation is coming back! That’s why I’m buying UK shares

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Analysts are increasingly worried inflation will return. If it does, I'd rather invest in UK shares than cash or bonds.

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The Tesco share price looks cheap and I’d buy it in an ISA

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The Tesco share price looks attractive at today's valuation, plus the stock also yields more than 4% a year. I'd…

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I’d buy these top British stocks in an ISA today

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I would buy these two top British stocks today and pop them inside my tax-efficient ISA for long-term dividend income…

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I don’t care if stock markets crash. I’m buying cheap UK shares today

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Who's afraid of the next stock market crash? I'm not, which is why I'm looking to buy cheap UK shares…

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I’m tempted by the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s why I’m not buying

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The Rolls-Royce share price is down two thirds in the last two years and I think it will take much…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim to make a million from UK shares

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It is possible to make a million from investing in UK shares if you start at age 30, provided you…

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5 of the best post-lockdown shares to buy now

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Lockdowns won't last forever and I reckon these are some of the best shares to buy today in preparation for…

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5 top funds I’d buy today in an ISA

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I'm looking to invest in a balanced mix of top funds to give me global diversification inside my tax-free Stocks…

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I’d still buy Scottish Mortgage after its 25% drop, but with this proviso

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has dipped, but its incredible long-term growth means I would still buy it as part…

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I’d buy dirt-cheap shares in an ISA and hold them for 10 years

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Buying dirt-cheap shares inside a Stocks and Shares Isa should help me take advantage of today's bumpy markets to build…

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Why I’d buy top FTSE 100 stocks like this one to give me a passive income in retirement

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I'm looking for FTSE 100 stocks that can deliver robust passive income in retirement, and this insurance giant's 6.6% yield…

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I reckon the Aviva share price is too cheap to resist. I’d buy it in an ISA today

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The Aviva share price is showing signs of life as management restarts dividends and cash grows. I'd buy it in…

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The £20K ISA allowance is too big for me! I’d start small, investing £50 a month in UK shares

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I don't need to invest the full £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance in UK shares to make investing for…

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How I’d invest £3,000 in UK shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

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UK shares could be due a rebound this year and these three FTSE 100 companies would fit nicely into my…

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How I’d generate a passive income of £24,000 a year from UK shares and retire early

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UK shares are a great way to generate the income I need in retirement, but I'll have to invest hard…

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The Rightmove share price doesn’t tempt me. I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 stock

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The Rightmove share price has been running out of steam lately. I would prefer to buy this top FTSE 100…

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Stock market rally: I’d invest £2,000 today in these top UK shares

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There are plenty of top UK stocks to choose from today. I reckon this price give me the chance to…

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£2k to invest? I’d buy these 2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks ahead of the recovery

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There's never a bad time to load up on cheap FTSE 100 stocks and I think these two would be…

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No savings at 40? I’d build a passive income for retirement in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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If I had no savings at 40, I would look to invest as much as £500 a month to build…

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ISA millionaires are buying these FTSE 100 stocks today

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Building a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks may not make me an ISA millionaire, but it should help me build…

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Stock market rally! 5 reasons why I’m buying UK shares today

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UK shares have underperformed lately but I think there are good reasons why they can shrug off the pandemic and…

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I’m hunting for dirt-cheap UK shares ahead of the stock market recovery

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The time to buy UK shares is when they are cheap rather than expensive, which is why I'm hunting around…

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I think these are 3 of the best stocks to buy now for passive income

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Generating a passive income from some of the best stocks available in the UK could make his retirement massively more…

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Vodafone stock looks pricey but I find it’s 6% yield hard to resist

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I'm tempted by Vodafone stock for its 6% yield but its low share price growth prospects and high debt levels…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks for growth in an ISA

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I'd consider buying these two FTSE 100 stocks today as I reckon they could continue their good form to deliver…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100,000 in UK stocks today

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Investing a large lump sum like £100,000 is a major responsibility. I'd invest most of the money in UK stocks,…

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Here’s how I’d begin building a passive income by investing £5,000 in UK shares

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I think UK shares are a great way to build passive income for your retirement. If I had £5,000 to…

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I don’t care if experts are warning of a stock market crash, I’m buying cheap UK shares today

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I am buying cheap UK shares even though some experts claim today's market will crash. If they are right, I…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into top UK shares in an ISA to aim to retire in comfort

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Investing a regular monthly sum of around £250 in top UK shares will help boost my retirement plans, but I…

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I reckon these are some of the best shares to buy inside a Stocks and Shares ISA today

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I want to make good use of my Stocks and Shares ISA so I'm hunting through the FTSE 100 for…

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