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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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One 9%+ yielding dividend stock I snapped up last week!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane details the reasons that led him to buy a blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend stock last week, with a…

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5 UK stocks I really would put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

This five-stock dividend portfolio may be all I’d need for generating steady and growing streams of passive income for years.

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If I’d bought Taylor Wimpey shares three months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have struggled lately as interest rates and inflation stay high. Harvey Jones hoped for better when he…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is still my top choice for dividend income

| Alan Oscroft

If we invest for long-term dividend income, we surely want to buy stocks on markets with lower values and higher…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 FTSE 250 shares for investors to consider buying in April

| Royston Wild

The yields on these FTSE 250 property shares smash the index's average of 3.4%. Here's why our writer Royston Wild…

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I’d build an extra income with a spare £3 a day like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how putting just a few pounds a day into the right dividend shares could hopefully help him…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,900 yearly second income? It’s possible!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing a £20k ISA now using certain basic principles, our writer thinks he could set up a second income…

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A second income of £1k a month from just £10 a day! How would I do that?

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley considers how to build a second income stream starting from just £10 a day. Is £1,000 a…

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Turn £8,900 into a £24k annual passive income? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane applies some investing lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett when explaining how he'd aim to earn sizeable passive income…

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7%+ dividend yields! 4 FTSE 100 shares for investors to consider buying in April

| Royston Wild

These FTSE shares offer dividend yields comfortably above the index average of 3.7%. Here's why they could be good passive…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how to generate a ton of passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Passive income can provide a lot more financial freedom and security. Here’s an easy way to generate some within an…

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The Aviva dividend yield’s already over 7%. Could it go higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the Aviva dividend could be on course to grow this year and beyond. Might…

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2 UK stocks I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Ben McPoland

It is always best to diversify an income portfolio. But if I were forced to narrow down my choices, I'd…

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How I’d aim to turn £20k of savings into a passive income of £1,931 a month

| Harshil Patel

The stock market can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer explores a strategy to target earnings of…

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Time to abandon the FTSE 100 and look elsewhere for dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Could buying dividend stocks outside the FTSE now be a better option for UK share investors? Our writer Royston Wild…

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Up 75% in 5 years, I reckon this FTSE 250 still has lots to give!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this FTSE 250 stock could still continue to provide growth and returns despite already being on…

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2 dividend stocks to take me from £0 to £9.5k in second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some ideas with second income potential, including one stock that has a dividend yield above 10%…

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Here’s what dividend forecasts could do for the Lloyds share price in the next three years

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price is picking up, but banking still look like the sick sector of the stock market,…

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3 exceptional UK shares to consider buying for passive income

| Paul Summers

When seeking passive income, Paul Summers likes companies with great track records. Here are three he'd consider for his Stocks…

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This lesser-known stock has a stunning 12.3% dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

This tanker stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields I’ve come across. Dr James Fox explores whether it can…

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The BT share price is near rock bottom! Is it a screaming ‘Buy’?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price is currently near the bottom of its five-year trading range. Dr James Fox explores whether this…

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How I’d hope to turn £1,000 into £10,000 with passive income shares

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 passive income share offers one of the greatest dividend yields on the London stock market. And I…

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2 cracking dividend shares to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend shares are a great way to build wealth. Our writer breaks down two options for investors to consider.

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£20K in a shiny new ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for an annual second income of £35,559

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains how she could create a second income with a new ISA, investing in the best stocks, and…

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Down 15% in weeks, this FTSE 100 share is my top pick for April

| Christopher Ruane

This company topped our writer's shopping list of FTSE 100 shares to buy in April. He's already bought it this…

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This high-yield (25%!) dividend is about to collapse. Should I buy anyway?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a high-yield share that, even after an announced dividend cut, still has a juicy payout. Will…

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Is it too late to buy high-flying BAE Systems shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have risen more than 25% since early December. Are they still an attractive investment? Edward Sheldon takes…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Mark Hartley

Investing a large pot of savings into high-yield dividend stocks with a reinvestment programme can secure significant passive income for…

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Could Lloyds shares offer reliable passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares have an inconsistent track record when it comes to dividends. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank could be…

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Annual growth of 12%! Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for the Lloyds share price

| James Beard

On the day that the Lloyds share price goes ex-dividend, our writer considers how much passive income he might receive…

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2 dividend shares that could deliver a £1,200 passive income!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares carry yields of up to 6.6%! Here's why I think they could be great passive income generators…

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1 under-the-radar dividend stock yielding over 5% I’ve got my eye on

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this dividend stock has caught her eye with its potentially attractive level of return and exciting…

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9% and 7% yields! 2 income stocks investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Income stocks are a great way to build wealth. Our writer explains why investors aiming to do this should look…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Aviva shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two reasons why Aviva shares may well be worth considering for a passive income portfolio right now.

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £42,495 annual second income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explains how he'd go about investing £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a handsome second…

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Why the BP share price is poised for further gains in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This year, the BP share price has already risen about 12%. However, with oil prices up , there could be…

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How many shares of this FTSE dividend star would make me £500 a month of passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE dividend star can generate major passive income, especially if the dividends are reinvested, even starting from zero.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m staying away from

| Sumayya Mansoor

There are many great investment opportunities on the FTSE 100 index. Our writer explains why she doesn’t think this gaming…

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2 FTSE stocks I’d be willing to put 100% of my money into for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

If I were only able to buy a limited number of stocks to generate a passive income stream, I’d definitely…

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Dividend yields up to 9.5%! Which of these cheap British stocks should I buy?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield is a great way to maximise the returns on an investment. I'm considering the prospects of…

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