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Harvey Jones

I've been a financial journalist since 1988. I've written regularly for a series of national newspapers including The Financial Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Observer. Today, I'm the personal finance editor of the Daily and Sunday Express newspapers, and write for newspaper website Express.co.uk. I also write regular investment articles for The National newspaper in Dubai. I've been writing for Motley Fool UK since 2007, producing thousands and thousands of stock reports in that time. My favourite investment quote? Warren Buffett's classic: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Let's go plant some trees!

Recent Articles

Investing Articles

Can the Lloyds share price beat Barclays and the FTSE 100 again in the second half of 2019?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Barclays plc (LON: BARC) continue to underperform but Harvey Jones still believes there…

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State Pension not enough? I’d do these 3 things today

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Harvey Jones explains how to stop the low State Pension from ruining your retirement.

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Why accept 1% on a Cash ISA when the BP share price yields nearly 5%?

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Harvey Jones says high-yielding stocks such as FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) oil giant BP plc (LON: BP) could swing back…

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These 2 FTSE 250 stocks are thrashing the market and I’d happily invest £1,000 in each

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Harvey Jones picks out two of the top performing stocks on the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) and says they could…

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These 2 FTSE 250 growth stocks would have doubled your money in a year. What next?

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Harvey Jones reckons these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks could continue to race ahead of the rest of the market.

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Warning! This little-known State Pension rule change could halve your retirement income overnight

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Harvey Jones says unless your build your own retirement savings, you're at the mercy of changes to State Pension rules.

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China and Russia have thrashed the FTSE 100 this year. Can Britain fight back?

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Harvey Jones says the second half of the year could be much tougher for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) but…

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These 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks are up 50% this year and I’d buy them both

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Harvey Jones says these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth heroes have been thrashing the market this year.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy the Aviva share price and this FTSE 250 growth stock

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Harvey Jones says FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) insurer Aviva plc (LON: AV) and this property stock should beat becoming an…

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One FTSE 250 stock and one small-cap I’d consider buying with £2,000

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Harvey Jones picks out two stocks that have been cheerfully defying the negative sentiment hitting their sectors.

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Here’s why I reckon the Sainsbury’s share price could beat the FTSE 100

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Grocery chain J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) has problems, but it's way cheaper than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), says…

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Is the SXX share price still a millionaire maker?

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No news is looking like bad news for Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), Harvey Jones says.

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Don’t rely on that inheritance! I’d buy these 2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares instead

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Don't spend your life hanging around for an inheritance that may never come. Start saving for your future today, says…

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Forget Neil Woodford! Here’s how to build your own portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks

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Harvey Jones says Neil Woodford's comeuppance has bolstered the case for running your own portfolio of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

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Why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks if US interest rates fall

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Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth stocks that could fly again if the Fed cuts interest…

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Do you have to be brave or stupid to buy the Kier share price?

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Stricken construction firm Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) is cheap, but too much of a risk for Harvey Jones.

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Worried about a stock market crash? Then do this now

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This simple investment trick can turn stock market volatility to your advantage, says Harvey Jones.

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Why I’d buy the Glencore share price at today’s dirt cheap price

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Harvey Jones says it's hard to ignore the 5%+ yield offered by FTSE 100 mining giant Glencore plc (LON: GLEN).

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Forget P2P! I’d focus on the Stocks and Shares ISA instead

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The recent collapse of Lendy is a reminder of the dangers of investing in P2P platforms, says Harvey Jones.

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These were the worst investment funds in 2018. Now look at them go!

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The worst-performing UK funds in 2018 are having a storming year, says Harvey Jones. What does this tell us?

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This AIM stock is flying today but I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 stock yielding 8%

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Harvey Jones says there’s still money to be made in bricks & mortar. Take this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock…

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Could Terry Smith come crashing down like Neil Woodford?

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Harvey Jones says Neil Woodford's fall makes Terry Smith the UK's undisputed number one star manager. Should we be worried?

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Personal Finance

Best way to borrow £2,000: Personal loan or 0% credit card?

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If you need to borrow a moderate sum like £2,000, are you better off with a personal loan or credit…

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The Tesco share price dip looks like a buying opportunity to me

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Harvey Jones says Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) has slipped, but that might just work in your favour.

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The Lloyds share price is falling again! Is it time to sell?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is trying Harvey Jones' patience but he still hasn't lost his belief.

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Is it time to show some love to the UK’s 2 most hated stocks?

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These two stocks are the most heavily shorted in the UK, but Harvey Jones prefers to take a long view.

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Warning! You may not get your full State Pension when you retire

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Harvey Jones warns that many people will get less than £150 a week from the State Pension when they retire.…

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The Barclays share price is dirt cheap. Here’s what I’d do now

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Harvey Jones cannot believe just how cheap Barclays plc (LON: BARC) has become, but these things don't happen without a…

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3 lessons every investor can learn from Neil Woodford’s fund suspension

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Neil Woodford has learned a tough lesson, and investors need to educate themselves as well, says Harvey Jones.

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I reckon it’s not too late to buy this fast growing FTSE 100 success story

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Harvey Jones reckons this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock has what it takes to keep growing and growing.

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Beware buy-to-let! This one figure tells me house prices must crash

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Harvey Jones warns that the property market is being underpinned by Government stimulus that soon comes to an end.

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Why a Stocks and Shares ISA will make you richer 98% of the time

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If you invest in stocks and shares for the long term, Harvey Jones says the odds of winning are firmly…

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The State Pension isn’t enough. Invest now or work into your 80s

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Tens of millions of us are set to work beyond age 65. Harvey Jones says that's fine, so long as…

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I reckon this FTSE 250 recovery stock is worth buying at today’s low price

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Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) company is making the right decisions after a frustrating time.

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Are these 2 FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks more exciting than they look?

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Harvey Jones flags up two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwarts he thinks are worthy of your attention.

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I’m tempted by the low Centrica share price despite a looming dividend cut

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Harvey Jones says the price may finally look right for energy giant Centrica plc (LON: CNA), but it's still risky.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d rather buy the Taylor Wimpey share price

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Harvey Jones would rather purchase housebuilding stocks like Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW) than invest in a tough sector like…

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I reckon these 2 FTSE 250 growth stocks are ready to take off

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Harvey Jones thinks these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks may rise above recent turbulence.

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This bargain FTSE 250 dividend growth stock has smashed estimates. Should you buy?

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Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock combines a low valuation with strong growth and income prospects.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d avoid despite yielding more than 5%

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend growth stocks face uphill tasks, says Harvey Jones.

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