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Top British dividend stocks to buy for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for January, with insurers and investment companies notable inclusions!

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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How much do I need to quit my job and live purely on passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Stocks and shares are a great way of generating a passive income in retirement, but investment success won't happen overnight.

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How much should I invest in dividend stocks to enable me to stop working?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how much money he'd need to invest in dividend stocks to allow him to comfortably stop…

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I’d invest £1,000 per month in these FTSE 100 stocks and hold on tight for a £38,000 passive income

| Stephen Wright

Can buying FTSE 100 stocks turn a £1,000 monthly investment into a portfolio paying £38,000 in passive income? Stephen Wright…

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A cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share carries the dual appeal of large dividend yields and rock-bottom P/E ratios. Here's why I'd buy…

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This passive income idea could earn me more money every year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the basics of his approach to build growing passive income streams by investing in the stock market.

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How much do I need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to quit work and live off dividends?

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 stocks offer excellent dividend yields, but is it possible to live solely off the passive income they…

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Investing £20k in cheap Barclays shares would give me a second income of £1,120 a year

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares yield more than 5% with plenty of cover for the dividend, and it looks like a tempting way…

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How much do I invest for £50k a year in passive income?

| Cliff D'Arcy

How much money would I need to amass to generate a passive income of £50,000 a year or more? The…

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Was I a fool to buy Vodafone shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have dived by around a fifth since their 2023 peak on 20 February. With the latest results looking…

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Here’s why National Grid shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

National Grid shares might just be the best dividend shares I've never bought. Should I finally add them to my…

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Could the Lloyds dividend be a long-term goldmine?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees reasons to be positive about the Lloyds dividend outlook, so why isn't he buying shares in the…

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Does the Prudential share price make the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

The company’s directors think the Prudential share price is attractive and have been buying the stock. Should I follow them?

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After BT shares plunged on results day, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

BT Group shares have been declining for years, as the firm struggles with margin pressure and debt. But the change…

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Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy now for juicy returns and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two stocks she…

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Will the soaring Scottish Mortgage dividend keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The annual Scottish Mortgage dividend was raised by a double-digit percentage amount today. Does this impact our writer's approach to…

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I’d buy £4,000 of each of these dividend stocks, for £1,056 in annual income

| Alan Oscroft

When I'm aiming to build up my long-term cash prospects, I look for dividend stocks every time. These three are…

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How to invest a £20k ISA for a second income of £1,500 a year

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains how he would generate a tax-free second income by using a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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This FTSE 100 stock offers dividends and growth and looks a bargain

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 100 stock Rio Tinto has lost over 20%, but operational strength, dividends, and changing commodities markets make me think…

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Will tomorrow’s results move the BT share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Will the BT share price keep moving higher because of a sustainable turnaround of the underlying telecommunications business?

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Should I put £20,000 into Lloyds shares to aim for £1,040 in income?

| Alan Oscroft

Should I follow the Warren Buffett approach and go all in with Lloyds shares this year? Here's how I think…

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3 red-hot dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares all offer yields that smash the average for UK stocks. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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One top UK income stock I’d buy today and it’s not abrdn or Vodafone

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock offers steady dividend and capital growth prospects. I'd buy it instead of a risky high…

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How I’d invest £20,000 today to aim for £1,375 in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I believe depressed financial and property stocks could be the best choices for a passive income portfolio in…

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2 ‘new’ FTSE 100 shares I’ve added to my ISA

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 shares made it into my investment portfolio recently. Here's why I think they can outperform the…

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How will tremors in the UK housing market impact Lloyds shares in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

As an investor in Lloyds shares, Charlie Carman is keeping a close eye on the UK's slowing housing market this…

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A rock-solid dividend share I’m considering for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

I’m looking for the best dividend growth stocks to add to my ISA this week. I think this FTSE 250…

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Glencore shares yield 8%. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares look cheap and offer an enormous dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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2 UK shares near 52-week lows: a rare chance to boost my passive income?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on two beaten-down UK shares that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100 index…

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8% dividend yield! Why is the Imperial Brands share price so weak?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no sign of the dividend stalling, so are Imperial Brand shares a steal at this price, or are the…

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Is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 outperformer on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca shares have dipped from their previous high this year, but a new deal highlights that now might be the…

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Buying 2,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company could generate annual income of £366

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock with attractive long-term growth prospects and a 5.8% dividend yield.

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Here’s why Vodafone shares could be ready to soar

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone shares are down 50% over the past five years as performance has faltered. But with a new boss, things…

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1 stock I’m holding to build wealth and passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Passive income from dividends tends to grow as businesses grow their earnings and cash flow, so I’m holding this investment…

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After its housing pullback, is this star dividend stock a stronger buy?

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General’s pullback in its housing business is a major positive for me, adding to the appeal of its…

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Forget a Cash ISA! Here are 2 high-yield stocks instead

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why two of his high-yield stock ideas might be higher risk than a Cash ISA, but the…

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Buying 3,905 dirt cheap Barratt shares would give me a £120 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Barratt shares offer some of the most generous dividend yields on the FTSE 100, but can I buy enough to…

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Should investors buy HSBC shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares are outperforming other UK-listed bank stocks in 2023. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying today.

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3 magnificent stocks that could help build a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three UK-listed stocks are reliable dividend payers. This means they could help British investors build a second income.

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares: a rare chance to boost passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how he'd transform his portfolio's income-generating capacity by investing in discounted, high-yielding FTSE 100 shares.

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I think investors should be piling into housebuilder stocks! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's continuing to up his positions in certain housebuilder stocks as the macroeconomic climate shows…

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