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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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Why I think the Saga share price could be a top dividend prospect

| Alan Oscroft

After a big price crash, Saga (LON: SAGA) shares are now offering a dividend yield of 8.5%.

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Could the Cairn Energy share price go the way of Sirius Minerals?

| Alan Oscroft

Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) shares have been buoyant, but so was the Sirius Minerals (LON: SXX) share price right until…

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Retirement Articles

How little your State Pension could be worth, and what to do about it

| Alan Oscroft

If you haven't thought about what your State Pension might be worth, you should do so as soon as possible.

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Why I think the Metro Bank share price could be past the worst

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in Metro Bank are up a third from their low point as customer sentiment is improving, so is it…

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The RBS share price is sliding again, is it time to load up?

| Alan Oscroft

As Brexit approaches, could it soon be too late to buy Royal Bank of Scotland (LON: RBS) shares at today's…

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Can this FTSE 250 growth and dividend stock pairing pep up your portfolio?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's one FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) super growth stock, and one I think has attractive progressive dividends.

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Can these 2 FTSE 100 growth and dividend stocks pep up your portfolio?

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two winning FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth stocks, but they're on very different valuations.

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Time to buy Woodford (WPCT) after 30% share price surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The announcement of a new manager has sent the Woodford Patient Capital (WPCT) share price flying, but please read this…

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Can the HSBC share price double your money?

| Alan Oscroft

Instead of asking whether HSBC (LON: HSBA) bank shares can double your money, just ask how long it will take.

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What I’d do about the Rio Tinto and Fresnillo share prices today

| Alan Oscroft

Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) shares have been climbing ahead of most sector rivals, while Antofagasta and Fresnillo report satisfying production…

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What I’d do about the Sports Direct share price after ‘skulduggery’ spat

| Alan Oscroft

Sports Direct International (LON: SPD) shares might be up a bit but, amid accusations against Goals Soccer Centres, I'm keeping…

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How to invest for retirement

| Alan Oscroft

If I had all the money I've invested in shares over the years, I'd still invest it in shares. Just…

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How to invest in stocks and shares

| Alan Oscroft

Uncertain of how to get started in stocks and shares investing? Here's how easy it all is.

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Forget a Cash ISA, a quarter of FTSE 100 dividends now yield more than 6%

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think we're in one of the best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend investing periods ever.

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What investors need to learn from the Neil Woodford disaster

| Alan Oscroft

The only thing we can get from Neil Woodford now is lessons. But they can still be valuable.

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The Just Eat share price drops 7%, but please read this before you buy

| Alan Oscroft

Should you buy Just Eat shares after 7% price fall on slowing sales growth?

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The reasons to avoid Bitcoin are multiplying. Here’s why I say you should avoid it

| Alan Oscroft

Facebook's Libra is in trouble, and I say that's a sign you should steer clear of Bitcoin and all other…

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Why I think the Boohoo share price could go the way of ASOS

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think ASOS (LON: ASC) and Boohoo (LON: BOO) shares are prime examples of growth stocks to avoid.

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Forget Brexit! I say invest the Warren Buffett way

| Alan Oscroft

There's a crunch Brexit vote coming up, but this investing strategy means you can simply ignore it.

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Why I think the Premier Oil share price is a buy at today’s price

| Alan Oscroft

Premier Oil (LON: PMO) is still burdened by debt, but it's coming down, and I can see a share price…

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Retirement Articles

2 property stocks I’d buy for my pension today

| Alan Oscroft

Here's one big property riser and one big faller, both of which I rate as long-term buys.

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The UKOG share price: Is it set to soar in 2020?

| Alan Oscroft

The UK Oil & Gas (LON: UKOG) share price has been picking up. But why, and does it indicate the…

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Why the Taylor Wimpey share price rose 10% in September

| Alan Oscroft

Taylor Wimpey (LON: TW) shares had an upbeat month in September, and there's an 11% dividend on the cards. I…

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Will it soon be too late to buy Lloyds Bank shares at this low price?

| Alan Oscroft

Why I think a Brexit breakthrough will mark the turning point for the Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price.

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Forget a Cash ISA: I say a stock market crash is a FTSE 100 buying opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

Are you thinking of a Cash ISA to protect against a stock market crash? Please read this before you do…

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Why Warren Buffett’s investing rule No. 1 is perfect for Brexit

| Alan Oscroft

If you want to learn how to protect your stocks and shares investments from Brexit, Warren Buffett knows the way.

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How low can the Aston Martin share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Can Aston Martin turn things around, or will it go bust for the eighth time in its history?

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I think these are 2 of the FTSE 250’s best dividend stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 250 income stocks are out of favour, but I reckon that could make it the perfect time to…

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Neil Woodford’s WPCT share price falls further. Time to boot him out?

| Alan Oscroft

With a discount of 44% now, is the WPCT share price one to snap up, or one to avoid?

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Why the Saga share price rose 23% in September

| Alan Oscroft

The Saga share price enjoyed a rare 23% rise in September, but is that the start of recovery or just…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is hit by Brexit. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

Hargreaves Lansdown (LON: HL) isn't the only investment that could be damaged by Brexit.

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Is the Marks & Spencer share price a buy after 45% one-year fall?

| Alan Oscroft

The Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) share price has crashed as profits fall, but here's a retail stock whose earnings…

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2 overlooked recovery stocks offering growing dividends

| Alan Oscroft

It's a good sign of a strong recovery when a company is offering rising dividends. Here's Alan Oscroft's look at…

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Why the National Grid share price rose 3% in September

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid (LSE: NG) share price has been picking up all year, but here's why I think the shares…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy and hold forever

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for dividend income? Check out these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares with top cash generation.

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Can the Kier share price double your money?

| Alan Oscroft

The Kier share price has crashed by 90%, but could it now be the bargain of the century?

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Why the Royal Mail share price rose 3% in September

| Alan Oscroft

After falling 45% from its peak, is the Royal Mail Group (LSE: RMG) share price finally on the way back…

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Why the IQE share price rose 20% in September

| Alan Oscroft

Does a 20% share price climb in September signal new good times for IQE (LON: IQE) shareholders?

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What happened in the stock market today

| Alan Oscroft

In a critical time for Brexit, here's how the UK stock market has started the week.

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A 15% share price crash I’d avoid, just like Thomas Cook

| Alan Oscroft

After the Thomas Cook disaster, I'm being very careful of profit warnings and falling shares.

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