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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 to make passive income for life with just £3 a day

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can help to build a lifelong passive income. Our writer looks at his plan of action that can…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price remains much lower than it was at the start of March. So should I snap it…

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FTSE 100 stocks are rallying! 3 cheap dividend shares I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are still on sale following the recent financial market meltdown. Here are several on my shopping…

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How to earn passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Passive income can come from dividends or share buybacks. Stephen Wright explains why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help…

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Start earning passive income with just £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Building lifelong passive income from the stock market takes time, but it can be done with a little spare change…

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This market is throwing up high-yield bargains!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sees some high-yield bargains in today's market. Here's how he's trying to spot them, while avoiding value traps.

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Approaching retirement with no savings, I’d buy dividend stocks to start earning passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that dividend income can be a nice boost for those who've finished working. But which stocks are…

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Shifting fundamentals and stellar dividend to boost Glencore’s share price

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price should reflect one of the top dividends in the Footsie, and for me business fundamentals are also…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £900 of passive income

| Harshil Patel

Times of crisis can create investment bargains. Our writer considers how to use current opportunities to boost income in his…

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How I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to target £250 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would target over £5 a week on average in income by investing a few…

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2 cheap UK shares I’m thinking about buying in April!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the looking for the best value stocks currently available on the London Stock Exchange. Here are two cheap…

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2 undervalued dividend shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 tumbles

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index counts many high-yield dividend shares among its constituents. Our writer identifies two that look like cheap…

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3 FTSE stocks to buy to take advantage of the market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

Dark clouds hanging over the market are creating wealth-enhancing opportunities for investors. Here's three stocks to buy as the fears…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I might buy for passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE stocks could help supercharge my passive income. Here's why I'm thinking of adding them to my…

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If I’d invested £1k in Lloyds shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have taken a hit in the unfolding banking crisis, but how bad has the impact been on the…

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Forget gold! I’m buying stocks for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

Investors are looking for safety in gold and gold mining stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks they’re leaving behind great opportunities…

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Should I buy bank shares now for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Roland Head

Has the banking crisis created buying opportunities for Stocks and Shares ISA investors? Roland Head looks at the top FTSE…

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I’d build a second income using £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how, for a fiver a day, he'd aim to build a growing second income by investing in…

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UK stocks are sliding, but I’m not worried!

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK stocks dived last week, as fears of a global banking crisis rocked stock markets. These seven FTSE 100 shares…

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Aim for £1,000 passive income buying 40 shares of this FTSE 100 stock a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Thanks to ongoing market volatility, the FTSE 100 contains plenty of income stocks offering attractive dividend yields today.

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Income alert! Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast for 2023/24

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shares the latest National Grid dividend forecasts from analysts and argues for it being a good buy for…

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Stocks tank! A rare chance to create a supercharged passive income stream

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox examines the recent stock market correction and explains why he sees an opportunity to create a supercharged…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have sunk in value! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility offers a chance for eagle-eyed investors to grab a bargain or two. Should I snap up these…

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Why BAE Systems could be the best FTSE 100 stock for passive income!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 defence stock has a proud record of dividend distribution. And our writer thinks it will remain a…

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More FTSE 100 falls this week? No worries!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 lost over 5.3% last week, as global stock markets were rocked by bank crises. Though I expect…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest GSK dividend forecasts and explains why he'd consider buying the stock today, despite certain…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy now for the next bull market

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two penny stocks that have faced some challenges. But they now look cheap and could be well-positioned…

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8.3% yield! But is the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast equally tempting?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast. Is the current yield enough to tempt him to buy the housebuilder's…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m avoiding like a bad smell!

| Royston Wild

I’m searching for the best-value dividend stocks to buy for my portfolio. But I think these blue-chips are best avoided,…

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3 stocks paying me endless passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Investing in shares that pay dividends is a great idea to start generating passive income. Here's three payers in my…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Discover which companies in the FTSE 100 pay a 7%+ dividend yield and what to consider before investing £20,000 into…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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2 cheap income stocks I’m considering buying before April’s ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

The recent stock market wobble means that many UK shares offer terrific all-round value. Here are two top income stocks…

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 250 dividend shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the FTSE 250's greatest dividend shares to help me make extra income. Are these UK shares too…

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A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy and hope to never sell!

| Royston Wild

As gold prices rise, I think now could be a great time to add this FTSE 250 dividend stock to…

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7.8% and 6.5% yields! Are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the greatest FTSE dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. Are these UK value shares a great…

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Stock market slide: a golden opportunity to make money?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In this latest stock market slide, the FTSE 100 has lost nearly 9% since mid-February. But falling prices often mean…

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Here’s how I could invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get £450 income a year 

| Harvey Jones

I'm sifting through my final Stocks and Shares ISA choices and this super-high-yielding FTSE 100 insurer looks very appealing to…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 dividend stocks would give me income of £100 a month 

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks were hit by last week's sell-off, but that makes them cheaper to buy and…

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Start building a lifelong passive income with just £5 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Saving a few pounds a day can create a passive income of nearly £50k! Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and what…

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