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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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2 transformational growth stocks that could help you retire early

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Investing in top growth stocks really could bring your retirement date forward.

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2 attractive growth stars I’d buy today

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Here's a growth share with a great track record, and one with stunning forecasts.

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Why I can see BP plc soaring past 500p

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Here's why a BP plc (LON: BP) dividend cut is looking increasingly unlikely.

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Is Revolution Bars Group plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 35% today?

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Should we snap up fallen shares of Revolution Bars Group plc (LON: RBG), or run for the hills?

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2 growth and income combinations I’d buy right now

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Why choose growth or income when you can have both, as these two stocks show?

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2 high-flying growth shares that could have more to give

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Can the momentum of these two stocks just keep on going?

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2 cash-cow dividend stocks for a retirement millionaire

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These two are bringing in sackfuls of cash each year.

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2 tempting shares with dividend yields of more than 5%

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These handsome dividend yields sure beat money in a savings account.

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Your last chance to buy Premier Oil plc under 60p?

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Is Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) finally emerging from its debt crisis?

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2 exciting growth stocks with great long-term potential

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These two shares could grow their earnings strongly over the next decade and more.

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These 2 tasty dividend stocks could help fund your retirement

| Alan Oscroft

Steady and progressive dividends are what you want for a comfortable old age.

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2 storming growth stocks with exciting potential

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Here are two tempting growth picks from two very different sectors.

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One growth share I’d buy today, and one I’d sell

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Here's a growth share that looks too cheap, and one that might just be too expensive.

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Your last chance to buy Sirius Minerals plc under 30p?

| Alan Oscroft

Will Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) shares stay this cheap for much longer?

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Is this the last great buying opportunity for Lloyds Banking Group plc?

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Are Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares finally set to soar?

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BT Group plc’s high dividend yield could help fund your retirement

| Alan Oscroft

Despite its troubles, BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) is still offering tasty dividends.

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These cheap small-cap stocks could help you retire early

| Alan Oscroft

The path to a wealthy retirement starts here and now, and these two shares could help you along the way.

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Here’s why you shouldn’t “sell in May and go away”

| Alan Oscroft

Should you really sell all your shares for the summer and come back in October?

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Two 5% small-cap dividends at bargain basement prices

| Alan Oscroft

You shouldn't miss out on the great dividends you can get from small cap shares.

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Your last chance to buy Barclays plc for under £3?

| Alan Oscroft

Barclays plc (LON:BARC) shares might not be this cheap for much longer.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks I’d buy in May

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two tasty dividend-paying shares with results just out.

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy in May

| Alan Oscroft

Growth candidates come in all shapes and sizes. Here are two very different prospects.

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2 tasty growth stocks trading at bargain valuations

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Solid steady growth or a small cap aiming for the sky; which is better?

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One 6%+ dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

| Alan Oscroft

Which of these two big dividends is the best one to buy right now?

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2 soaring growth stocks with unbeatable momentum

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Here are two storming growth stars that really could offer unrivalled potential.

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Here’s why my money is still on Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

The long years in the wilderness for Lloyds's Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could soon be coming to an end.

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Why doesn’t Neil Woodford buy Tesco plc shares?

| Alan Oscroft

What would it take to rekindle ace investor Neil Woodford's lost enthusiasm for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO)?

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Here’s how a snap general election could be seriously good for investors

| Alan Oscroft

Worried about how the election might hurt your portfolio? Here's why you shouldn't be.

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2 great ‘safety’ stocks for dividend investors

| Alan Oscroft

Are you looking for good long-term dividends for your portfolio? These two could be just what you want.

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2 top Neil Woodford stocks for your ISA

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Should you follow Neil Woodford for your 2017 ISA picks?

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Is Imagination Technologies Group plc a bargain buy after 60% fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Or is the departure of Apple the end of the line for the chip specialist?

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2 FTSE 100 growth giants that could fund your retirement

| Alan Oscroft

These two rising FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could help you to a comfortable old age.

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Which is best, investing for growth or for income?

| Alan Oscroft

It's that old question, do you want share price appreciation or a nice stream of dividend cash?

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2 Neil Woodford growth stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| Alan Oscroft

Neil Woodford is adept at spotting good growth shares, and you can benefit too.

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2 bargain dividend stocks I’d buy in April

| Alan Oscroft

This April, the FTSE is offering some tempting dividends.

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2 attractive ‘safety’ shares for dividend investors

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What does 'safety' mean for long-term dividend investors?

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Why a stocks and shares ISA beats a cash ISA every time

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why a stocks and shares ISA should be the best home for your long-term investments.

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The 5 biggest ISA mistakes you need to avoid

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Here's how to become a winning ISA investor.

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2 FTSE SmallCap stocks I’d buy in April

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a couple of FTSE SmallCap (INDEXFTSE:SMX) shares that look set to make it big.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy in April, and 1 I’d avoid

| Alan Oscroft

I'd rate these two as one of the best and one of the worst in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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