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

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Here’s another viable alternative to buy-to-let that's listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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3 reasons to like shares more than buy-to-let property

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Why I think the time is right to forget buy-to-let and to invest in shares instead (and how to do…

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3 reasons the FTSE 100 is falling, and what I’d do next

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has been falling. Here’s why I think that's happened, and how I'm handling it.

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Why bother with buy-to-let when you could own these 2 promising property shares?

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Instant diversification, low hassle, and fat dividend yields are some of the advantages I see in owning shares in these…

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Why I’d buy this tempting growth share right now

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I think strong fundamentals are driving this stock’s recent progress and the opportunity looks attractive.

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Why I think this 6%-yielding growth company is an overlooked gem

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Growth and a decent income. What more could I ask for?

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Should you go for the 5% dividend yield from the FTSE 100’s Severn Trent?

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Is Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT) the defensive dividend-payer it has always been or is change afoot?

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Why I think today’s news suddenly makes this 7%-yielder look too cheap

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Is it time to collect the fat 7% dividend from this resilient firm?

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Is the 5% dividend yield from the FTSE 100’s United Utilities Group worth having?

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There’s no doubt that United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU) pays a big dividend, but I think there are risks.

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Why I think this surprising FTSE 100 growth stock has further to run

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There’s no sign of a slowdown in growth with this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) performer.

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d buy shares in this property company instead

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I would invest in property from the comfort of my own home by buying shares in this company.

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Why I like this Warren Buffett-style FTSE 250 share

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I think this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) firm has many fine qualities and merits keeping a close eye on.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now in this fallen market

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Why these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) firms sit firmly on my ‘buy’ list.

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Why I think this ‘secret’ dividend grower looks set to shine

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Why I think big dividend advances make this stock attractive right now.

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Forget the Tesco share price, I’d buy shares in this growing firm instead

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Tesco plc’s (LON: TSCO) turnaround looks stale to me, but I think this firm’s growth story has further to run.

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Why I’d invest £1,000 in this potential millionaire-maker stock

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Why I think this new-to-the-market firm looks attractive.

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With £1,000, I’d buy this FTSE 100 share based on today’s news

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Why decent growth drivers make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share a ‘buy’ for me.

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Is Dignity a better turnaround opportunity than BT Group?

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Should I invest in Dignity plc (LON: DTY), BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) or neither?

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Have £1,000 to invest? Why I’d go for this investment held in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Why I think this is an ideal, low-stress investment capable of compounding your money for the long haul.

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3 moves I’d make right now in these weak stock markets

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I reckon now is the time to act to build your future wealth on the stock market.

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Is this the supreme investment for time-poor working people who want to retire early?

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I’m bullish on this investment and it won’t take hours to maintain and monitor.

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Should you revisit the Glencore share price, down 25% this year?

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FTSE 100 miner Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) sports some tempting indicators, should you buy some of its shares?

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What I’d buy instead of this more-than-4%-yielding FTSE 250 share

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The yield may be high with this company, but I think there's a safer alternative that could do even better…

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Should you worry about zero growth in earnings with the FTSE 100’s National Grid?

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Is the National Grid plc (LON: NG) a bargain or a value trap?

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Is this an opportune moment to pick up shares in this FTSE 250 growth share?

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With the share price down more than 25% today, is now the time to plunge in and buy some of…

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Is it time to revisit this 2017 market-leading FTSE 250 share?

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Why I think there could be more to come for investors with this growing FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) company.

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Why I’d avoid the turnaround proposition at Connect Group and what I’d buy instead

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Here’s what I’d buy instead of struggling distributor Connect Group plc (LON: CNCT).

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Is it finally time to return to the Purplebricks share price?

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With the stock around 170% down from its highs, should I buy Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP)?  

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Should you buy shares in the FTSE 100’s Taylor Wimpey right now?

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Is Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW) a bargain or a value trap?

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Is it finally time to return to the UKOG share price?

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With the Gatwick Gusher gushing again, should I buy some of UK Oil & Gas plc’s (LON: UKOG) shares?

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3 smart ways to avoid living off the State Pension

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If you do this, I think you’ll engineer yourself a happy financial retirement, whatever your income.

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Why a FTSE 100 tracker looks set to thrash buy-to-let

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I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) looks like a great opportunity for investors right now and the best years…

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Why HSBC could be a value trap and what I’d buy instead

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This stock looks far more attractive to me than banking giant HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA).

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With the FTSE 100 turning, this is what I’d do next

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Here’s a plan to help you profit from the current stock market volatility.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock and never sell

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I think temporary weakness could be an opportunity with this attractive FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share.

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Is the BP share price heading for 800p?

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If the price of oil holds up, I think BP plc (LON: BP) could be going higher.

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Should I pile into Lloyds or AstraZeneca in this volatile market?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) are very different beasts. Here’s which one I’d choose.

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Is it time to pile into the Aviva share price?

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With the share price down, are we looking at a bargain or a value trap with Aviva plc (LON: AV)?

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5 ways to boost your savings forever

| Kevin Godbold

Do this and you could be well on your way to a happy financial retirement.

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Is Mark Slater the new Neil Woodford?

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How Mark Slater has been quietly and unassumingly trashing Neil Woodford’s performance.

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