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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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Why I’d invest £1,000 in this dividend-growing company right now

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I’m attracted to this firm’s positive outlook, growing dividend and reasonable valuation.

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Why I’d invest £2,000 in the Next share price right now

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There’s life in the world of retail as Next plc (LON: NXT) proved today.

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Is it time to return to the Premier Oil share price?

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With the shares of Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) on their knees, should you pile in?

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Why the Centrica share price could be signalling a dividend collapse down the line

| Kevin Godbold

This is why I see the Centrica plc (LON: CNA) dividend as risky.

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Forget Bitcoin and buy-to-let! This is where I’d invest in 2019

| Kevin Godbold

This is where I think the big investment opportunity is for 2019.

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Forget buy-to-let! These property shares may be all you need for great returns

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A round-up of London-listed property shares to rival buy-to-let. This could be all you need to get started with shares…

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3 starter shares I’d buy in January with £3,000

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Why I think these three shares are attractive for 2019 and beyond.

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The top cash ISA could be the biggest investing misstep you can make in 2019

| Kevin Godbold

If you are thinking of saving money in a cash ISA during 2019, this is what I’d do instead.

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3 promising FTSE 100 names I’d buy for a stocks and shares ISA

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Why I think these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could do well in 2019 and beyond.

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How to boost your retirement savings… like a judo expert

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a smart way to make sure you enjoy a happy financial retirement with plenty of money to spend.

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2 Neil Woodford shares I’d snap up for 2019

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Two big dividend yields that could boost your 2019 portfolio.

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3 dividend shares I’d buy for 2019 and beyond

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Why I think these high-dividend shares look attractive for an income-focused portfolio.

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Why I’d bung Bitcoin right now and switch to this investment

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Why I’d cut my losses and switch from Bitcoin into this investment without delay.

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Is the Aviva share price set to crash?

| Kevin Godbold

I think the stock market suspects something you could be overlooking with Aviva plc (LON: AV).

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Why the Standard Life share price could be flashing a warning for 2019

| Kevin Godbold

Despite its big yield, this is why I’m avoiding shares in Standard Life Aberdeen (LON: SLA).

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Should you supplement your State Pension with buy-to-let?

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Here’s how I view buy-to-let today and what I would do about it.

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Should you buy shares in Royal Mail and Royal Bank of Scotland for 2019?

| Kevin Godbold

Some important points to consider if you like the look of Royal Mail Group plc (LON: RMG) and Royal Bank…

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Why bother with buy-to-let when you could own this attractive property share?

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon this well diversified and attractive-looking investment trust is well worth considering instead of buy-to-let.

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Why I think this FTSE 100 investment will smash returns from a Marcus savings account

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a way you can potentially leave the returns from a Marcus account in the dust with the FTSE 100…

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Will 2019 be the year to return to Neil Woodford favourite Purplebricks?

| Kevin Godbold

Will this thing happen to turn around the fortunes of Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) in 2019?

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Why I’d avoid this share with an 8% dividend yield and what I’d buy instead

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Why I don’t believe this high-yielding firm is worth the risk, and what I’d do instead of buying its shares.

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Why I’d diversify into this property-backed share before committing to buy-to-let

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This interesting property-backed share has defensive qualities and a reasonable valuation.

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Why I’d invest £1,000 in this dividend-growing share right now

| Kevin Godbold

Strong cash flow is fuelling an attractive programme of special dividends with this growing firm.

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Is the Lloyds share price a bargain or a wolf in sheep’s clothing waiting to bite you?

| Kevin Godbold

This is what I would do with the Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) share price right now.

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Why the ducks and reindeers could be lining up for a Santa Rally

| Kevin Godbold

I think we could be in for a Christmas boost from shares. Here’s why.

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3 Reasons I’m buying FTSE 100 shares today

| Kevin Godbold

I’m returning to FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares after a long period away from them. Here’s why.

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£1k to invest? Why ‘right now’ is a great time to buy for your stocks and shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think it is a good time to invest in shares for the long haul and what I’d invest…

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Why I’d buy shares in this property-backed dividend grower and hold for 10 years

| Kevin Godbold

I would completely forget about buy-to-let when you can buy shares in great, property-backed businesses like this one.

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Should I grab some of these vibrant retailer shares, up 10%-plus today?

| Kevin Godbold

Why I find the shares of this great British retail brand success story tempting right now.

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This could be the perfect time to pile into this high-dividend growth proposition

| Kevin Godbold

Short-term volatility could be obscuring a sound growth story with this company.

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Despite the shares plunging 20% today, I think this growing firm is attractive

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We could be seeing a buying opportunity with this growing firm.

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Why bother with buy-to-let when you could own this great property share?

| Kevin Godbold

This property firm offers a discount to net assets and a chunky yield, as well as diversification and active portfolio…

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Forget a cash ISA! Why I’d put regular money into this investment instead

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the derisory interest rates paid on cash savings accounts make the case for this alternative investment stronger than…

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This is what I’d do about Bitcoin right now

| Kevin Godbold

If you are tempted by the lower price of Bitcoin, read this.

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Are we seeing a buying opportunity with the BP share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Is it time to pile into BP plc (LON: BP) or do I think you should be cautious?

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Is £1,000,000,000 too rich a valuation for Sirius Minerals?

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Is the Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price too high, or is the stock a bargain?

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Is the Barclays share price an unmissable bargain or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

If you are tempted by the valuation indicators with Barclays plc (LON: BARC), read this.

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Here’s why I would buy the ITV share price right now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon there’s a lot to like about ITV plc (LON: ITV), including the more-than-5% dividend yield.

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Is it time to buy shares in this Neil Woodford-backed 5%-yielder?

| Kevin Godbold

Do I think the low valuation and high yield make this share attractive, or should you be cautious?

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d buy shares in this 7%-yielding company instead

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think this big-yielding share is a viable alternative to diversify away from buy-to-let property.

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