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Kevin Godbold

I’m an investment writer and investor focusing on the London stock market. I run my own pension fund and ISA accounts after a career in management and engineering, which included building up a business from scratch and selling it a few years later.

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Should I pile into this potential millionaire-maker share?

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The directors of this well-financed firm reckon operations are moving along the path to commercialisation.

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Is Saga now a bargain, down 35% today?

| Kevin Godbold

One item in today’s full-year figures from Saga plc (LON: SAGA) is a game-changer for me.

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One share on my ‘avoid’ list and what I’d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

This company could turn around, but I reckon there’s a big problem. Here’s what I’d do next.

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Here are 5 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares that I’d be keen to add to my ISA if I had…

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Here’s one big thing I think could drive this share higher

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You can’t deny this firm’s success, but I reckon there could be much more to come for shareholders.

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Is Centrica’s 8%-plus dividend yield safe?

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Not all dividends are as safe as they seem. What about Centrica plc (LON: CNA)?

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Is Vodafone’s 8%-plus dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Not all dividends are as safe as they seem. What about Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD)?

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How to get rich while making plenty of mistakes with money

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a three-step plan I’m using to build a fortune by retirement, even though I make plenty of mistakes with…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline’s 5% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Not all dividends are as safe as they seem. What about GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK)?

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This 7% dividend and growth stock looks tempting to me

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Should you pile into this apparent bargain or is caution needed?

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Is Royal Mail’s 10% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Royal Mail plc’s (LON: RMG) juicy yield too tempting to pass over? Kevin Godbold looks at some of the…

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A top growth share I’d consider today

| Kevin Godbold

This company’s transition from value to growth proposition steams ahead with more robust results today.

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Is BP’s 5%-plus dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Not all dividends are as safe as they seem. What about BP plc (LON: BP)?

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Fevertree Drinks: should I buy, sell or hold on to these barnstorming results?

| Kevin Godbold

The outlook is positive for Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) and the directors think the firm can deliver long-term, sustainable…

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Is BT’s almost 7% dividend yield safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Not all dividends are as safe as they seem. What about BT Group - CLASS A Common Stock (LON: BT.A)?

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This growing small-cap could be about to unlock value for investors

| Kevin Godbold

This move could accelerate the execution of this growing small-cap company’s plans and maximise opportunities in its markets.

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3 tip-top FTSE 100 shares I’d pick for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

I’d go for these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwarts for my Stocks and Shares ISA, without hesitation.

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Should you load up with J Sainsbury’s shares and grab its 4.5% yield?

| Kevin Godbold

Is J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) a screaming bargain? This is what I’d do about the shares right now.

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Who wants to be an ISA millionaire? Here’s how I think you can do it

| Kevin Godbold

If you are on an average salary and want to be a millionaire, read this.

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Forget the National Lottery and the cash ISA! Here’s how you could make a million

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a well-trodden path towards making a million. Maybe you should get on it!

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This FTSE 100 dividend grower could be about to unlock value for investors

| Kevin Godbold

This move could accelerate the execution of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company’s plans and maximise the opportunities in its…

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If you like AstraZeneca, you could love this health-focused small-cap

| Kevin Godbold

As well as AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), this small-cap has decent potential for accelerating growth down the line. I see…

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Is Sopheon a falling knife to catch, down 10% today?

| Kevin Godbold

I can’t help believing that the forward potential is still large for Sopheon plc (LON: SPE) and its investors.

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Forget Vodafone! I’d go for this serial dividend-raiser and its solid business instead

| Kevin Godbold

I’d avoid Vodafone plc (LON: VOD) and buy shares in this defensive, growing company to lock in its rising dividend.

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5 smart ways to get more than the basic State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

Turbocharge your income in retirement. Start here!

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Forget the Tesco share price, I’d go for this 4% dividend instead

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’d choose this fast-moving consumer goods stalwart over Tesco plc (LON: TSCO).  

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Why I’d avoid Lloyds Banking Group and buy this superstock instead

| Kevin Godbold

Ignore Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY). This superstock’s dividend has grown around 290% over the past six years and…

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Why it’s always a great time to drip £100 a month into the FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon compounding and pound/cost averaging could work to drive a decent investing return with the Footsie.

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Why I’d shun this almost 5%-yielding ‘superstock’ and what I’d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

Everything could come crashing down – profits, dividends, the share price – for this 'superstock'. Here’s why.  

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather invest in this new fast-growing company

| Kevin Godbold

With its more than 400m users online, this company is successful in its market niche.

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Is the Sirius Minerals share price set to rebound?

| Kevin Godbold

As an alternative potential finance deal appears, is Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) a buy?

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Why I’d buy and hold shares in this FTSE 250 company forever

| Kevin Godbold

This company is enjoying rip-roaring success in Germany, Europe and the UK with an exciting toe hold in the US.

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Here’s the great investment I’d pile into instead of the FTSE 250’s Clarkson today

| Kevin Godbold

Historically, this investment opportunity has delivered total returns in excess of 10% a year, and I reckon that’s set to…

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Why I’d ditch buy-to-let and go for this investment opportunity today

| Kevin Godbold

With this investment, I think you can enjoy a regular income and the potential for capital growth without the risks…

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How to double your State Pension the easy way

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how you could invest £5 Monday to Friday and reap a retirement income of around £10,000 per year.

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Forget the National Lottery, EuroMillions, Bitcoin and buy-to-let! Here’s a trick that could make you rich

| Kevin Godbold

This trick is capable of multiplying your money exponentially, and it could make you rich.

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This could be the FTSE 100’s most rampant growth share, and it’s on sale!

| Kevin Godbold

The outlook is bullish. Yet you can pick up a few of this fast-growing FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company’s shares…

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This is what I’d do about the Aviva share price and that 7% dividend yield

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why the news on dividends may not be as good going forward with Aviva plc (LON: AV).

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Why I’d pounce on this evolving company’s shares today and lock in the 4% yield

| Kevin Godbold

A well-formed strategic plan has led to generally rising revenue, normalised earnings and dividends for this cash-generating dividend payer, and…

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Forget Barclays and its big yield! I think this 6%-yielding FTSE 100 stock could be a better buy

| Kevin Godbold

The generous dividend yield and the directors’ bullish noises make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share tempting to me.

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