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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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Are BAE Systems shares still cheap at £10? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

There's been a near doubling in the price of BAE Systems shares over the past two years. Do they offer…

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abrdn shares yield 7%. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares currently sport a dividend yield that's around twice the FTSE 100’s. Are they a great buy for income…

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Shell’s share price is rising. Is the stock worth buying today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since the oil price crash of 2020, Shell’s share price has more than doubled. Is it worth investing in the…

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How to turn an ISA into £10k of annual passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith cuts through the waffle and explains the steps and numbers involved in turning an ISA into a passive…

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Why is everyone talking about Glencore stock?

| Ben McPoland

Glencore stock has bounced higher recently as the Swiss miner continues to make headlines. What's going on here and should…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term strategy of buying dividend shares could hopefully help him build a growing second income.

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Warren Buffett is worried about bank stocks. Should I sell?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a rare interview, Warren Buffett has warned about US banks' poor risk management. So should I worry about my…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

Both the FTSE 100 and its US counterpart offer investors a quick and easy way to diversify their portfolios. But…

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1 dividend stock I’m buying to boost my monthly income

| Stephen Wright

With a 5% dividend yield and a strong track record of increasing payments, Stephen Wright is buying Realty Income shares…

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I’d buy 6,802 shares of this UK stock for a £1k second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright would invest £12,719 in a UK brick company to start earning a second income. With demand well above…

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Persimmon stock: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?

| John Fieldsend

Over a decade ago, Persimmon stock hit a low point before recovering to give its shareholders superb gains. Here's why…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA for passive income of £7,797 a year

| Harvey Jones

Having no retirement savings at 40 isn't the end of the world. There's still time to build a decent passive…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to generate £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares offer a generous dividend yield and would slot nicely into my portfolio. The supermarket faces challenges though.

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National Grid shares yield 4.4%. Are they worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for National Grid shares. Is the dividend-paying utility company worth investing in today?

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7.2% and 5.6% yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE index shares seem too cheap to miss at first glance. But could these passive income stocks end up…

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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to buy in April

| Kevin Godbold

Although high yields can be a warning sign, sometimes it’s worth looking closely at big dividend shares to consider buying…

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Could these 2 high-yielding shares give me a second income of £157 a month?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether it's possible to use his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate a second income adding…

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10.4% yield! Should investors buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This stock is one of the highest yielders in the FTSE 100 index. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it’s worth…

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Lloyds shares are under 50p. Is this a great investment opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have come down in price and currently trade for less than 50p. Is now a great time to…

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Should I buy Aviva shares for a 7.4% dividend yield?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane mulls whether the potential to double his money in under a decade by compounding dividends means he should…

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I’d buy 10,000 Tesco shares for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I want to build up some long-term passive income by investing in FTSE 100 shares. Today, I'm looking at one…

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Here’s how I could earn income of £2,000 a year from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

I'm keen to generate the maximum possible income from this year's Stocks and Shares ISA. This 10% high-yielder is hard…

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BT shares leap in 2023. Are they still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Can BT shares get back to their previous level above 400p, and is the telecoms company a bargain after showing…

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Should I buy Glencore shares before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

Glencore shares are moving after merger plans were floated. Even after a strong bull run, I still think there could…

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BP shares have risen 36% over the last year. Are they worth buying today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have been an excellent investment over the last year. But can they keep rising? Here’s Edward Sheldon’s take.

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Barclays shares yield 6%. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Barclays shares offer a dividend yield that's well above the FTSE 100's average. Are they worth buying? Here's…

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37% cut? Here are the SSE dividend forecasts for 2023 and 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The latest SSE dividend forecasts indicate that the electricity company is set to cut its payout significantly in the near…

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If I’d put £1,000 into Santander shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have performed extremely strongly lately. But how much would I have today if I'd invested a grand in…

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2 high-yield stocks investors should have on their ISA watchlist now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights a couple of high-yield stocks outside of the FTSE 100 that can offer ISA investors some good…

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As we head towards a recession, these ‘defensive’ dividend stocks are rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of a recession is sending a lot of stocks lower right now. However, these two UK-listed dividend shares are…

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to earn a second income of £1,632 a year

| Harvey Jones

Now looks like a terrific time to generate a second income from investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks, tax-free in…

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This FTSE 250 share dived 13% last week. I’d buy it now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share dived by 13% last week, making it the index's second-worst performer. But after steep price falls,…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Shell shares in an increasingly volatile period for oil prices. He asks:…

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Are Hargreaves Lansdown shares set to surge?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the last four years, Hargreaves Lansdown shares have been awful, losing two-thirds of their value. But I predict better…

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8.4% dividend yield! Why Legal & General’s share price is a FTSE 100 bargain

| Royston Wild

I think Legal & General could be one of the FTSE 100's greatest value shares. Here's why I'll buy it…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could boost my monthly income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright makes the case for InterContinental Hotels and Bunzl as two of the best FTSE 100 stocks for investors…

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Should I buy Tesco shares for rising passive income?

| Ben McPoland

The UK's number-one supermarket has reigned supreme for nearly three decades. But can its shares provide me with a rising…

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2 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index is packed with brilliant bargains following recent market volatility. Here are two cheap shares on my radar…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy as the economy slumps

| Royston Wild

I plan to continue buying UK shares even as the global economy flashes red. Here are three FTSE 100 shares…

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2 dirt cheap dividend shares on my investing radar!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares trade on low P/E ratios and offer chunky dividend yields. Here's why I'm considering adding them to…

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