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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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Looking to make a million? 5 reasons why I’d choose UK shares over buy-to-let

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Investing in buy-to-let is expensive and bothersome. I'd rather buy cheap UK shares today, than become an amateur landlord.

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Everybody hates UK shares! I reckon that makes now a great time to buy them

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UK shares have fallen out of favour but this could be a great opportunity to buy them while prices are…

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Oil price crash! Is now the time to dump BP and Shell for good?

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The oil price crash has hammered BP and Royal Dutch Shell. Carbon net zero plans will make life harder, but…

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Forget cash and NS&I! I’m building a passive income by investing £100 a week

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Today's record low savings rates make it harder than ever to generate passive income in retirement, that's why I'm investing…

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Don’t panic! A stock market crash is actually the perfect time to buy UK shares

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Many people are wary of investing during a stock market crash. But now is actually a great time to buy…

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Is the stock market about to crash again?

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The stock market is crashing today and there may be worse to come as we head for a new wave…

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Stock market crash part 2! Here’s why I’d shun these top FTSE 100 stocks forever

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A second stock market crash could be a big buying opportunity, but Harvey Jones picks out one sector he'd avoid…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d rather buy these top UK shares tax-free in an ISA

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I'd rather buy UK shares inside a tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA than go to all the bother of investing…

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Stock market crash bargains! I’d follow Nick Train and buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks

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Fund manager Nick Train admires these three FTSE 100 stocks for developing their businesses despite the stock market crash. I'd…

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Got £2k to invest? I’d buy these 2 bargain UK shares

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These two UK shares have been hit by competition from online rivals and this year is locked down, but are…

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Buy-to-let tax attack! I’d much rather buy FTSE 100 shares in an ISA

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Buy-to-let is now a tax and administrative nightmare. That's why I'm keeping things simple by investing in FTSE 100 shares,…

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£2k to invest in UK shares? One stock I’d buy today, and one I’d ignore

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These two UK shares have had different fortunes over the past five years. One of them is a dirt-cheap turnaround,…

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Stock market crash winners: I’d consider buying these 2 UK shares in an ISA today

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Many UK shares have recovered strongly since the stock market crash, including these two. Buying them inside an ISA today…

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Want to make a million from investing in UK shares? This is how I’d do it

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You can make a million from investing in UK shares, but don't expect to make it overnight. It requires, time,…

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Forget Brexit and the stock market crash! I’d still buy cheap UK shares to make a million

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Many investors will be nervous about buying UK shares amid Covid-19 and Brexit uncertainty, but should keep their eyes on…

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Want to make a million in the stock market crash? I’d buy cheap UK shares today

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Global stock markets fell again yesterday, but I'd recommend investors stick closer to home and buy UK shares while they're…

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Stock market crash alert: these 2 FTSE 100 stocks are too risky for me right now

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While some FTSE 100 stocks have recovered from the market crash, others have just fallen lower and lower. I'd avoid…

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Stock market crash opportunities: I’d buy these two UK shares right now

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There are plenty of bargain UK shares on the FTSE 100 after the stock market crash. Check out these two…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have made investors rich in the market crash. Here’s what I’d do now

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While most FTSE 100 shares have taken a beating this year, these two fast-growing specialists have made investors rich. Can…

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I’d hold Bitcoin, I’d hold gold, but right now I’d buy cheap UK shares in an ISA

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Gold and Bitcoin are having a great year but this makes them expensive. I think that UK shares offer far…

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Pension tax attack! I’d buy UK shares in an ISA to avoid Rishi Sunak’s wealth grab

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The attractions of buying UK shares in an ISA will only grow if Chancellor Rishi Sunak launches a pensions tax…

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Stock market crash part 2: Why I’d use it to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares

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There are already plenty of FTSE 100 bargains around at the moment. If we get a second stock market crash,…

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Forget your State Pension worries! I’d buy these 2 investment trusts to retire rich

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The State Pension isn't enough on its own to fund a comfortable retirement, so I'd consider buying in these two…

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I’d invest £100 a week in UK shares to build a passive income for retirement

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If you're worried about another stock market crash, consider investing a regular sum every month in UK shares, as you'll…

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£5K to invest in FTSE 100 stocks? I’d buy these 2 growth and income shares in an ISA today

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These two FTSE 100 stocks have survived the stock market crash in good shape. Quality companies like these come at…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these top FTSE 100 dividend shares to get rich and retire early

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Utility stocks have proven themselves heroes of the stock market crash. I'd buy these top FTSE 100 dividend shares to…

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Stock market crash: 3 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy and hold for the long term

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The stock market crash has given investors a great opportunity to invest in top FTSE 100 dividend shares, and hold…

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Want to make a million in the market crash? I’d listen to Warren Buffett and buy cheap UK shares

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Ace investor Warren Buffett likes to go shopping for bargain stocks in a market crash, and targeting cheap UK shares…

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I’d ignore buy-to-let and invest in bargain-priced FTSE 100 shares instead

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Buy-to-let may look tempting during the stamp duty holiday but I reckon FTSE 100 shares look a much better way…

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Dividends are back! I’d check out these FTSE 100 stocks that are paying income again

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While many FTSE 100 stocks have cut their dividend yields you can still generate healthy income from investing in top…

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Gold and Bitcoin are falling! I’d rather buy UK shares ahead of the stock market recovery

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The gold price and Bitcoin have fallen since their recent surge but still look expensive. I'd buy UK shares before…

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Investing in UK shares isn’t gambling. I reckon you could still make a million though

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You could win a million on the Lottery, but it's not likely. Making a million from investing in UK shares…

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The State Pension isn’t enough! I’ll invest in UK shares to get rich and retire early

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The State Pension isn't enough to fund a comfortable retirement. That's why you should invest in UK shares to make…

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Are these 2 dirt-cheap UK shares amazing bargain buys or deadly value traps?

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These two UK shares may be household names, but they look like a blast from the past rather than an…

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Warren Buffett wouldn’t touch these 3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks, nor would I

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The big UK banks used to be some of the most attractive FTSE 100 stocks, but I don't think Warren…

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Forget cash! I’d buy UK shares in an ISA to get rich and retire early

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Your Cash ISA is now paying you next to nothing. If you want to generate enough wealth to get rich…

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Don’t fear the stock market crash part 2! Follow Warren Buffett’s tips to make a million

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Do not let the prospect of a second stock market crash put you off from investing, but learn from Warren…

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£5k to invest? I’d buy these 5 high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stocks for my ISA

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Although many UK companies have suspended shareholder payouts, you can still find high-dividend-yield stocks that pay 8% or more.

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You can make a million by investing in UK shares. Here’s how I’d do it

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It really is possible for ordinary people to build a million-pound portfolio by investing in UK shares, but you won't…

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d follow Warren Buffett to get rich from it

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We have had one stock market crash and could be due a second. By listening to Warren Buffett, you can…

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