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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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Persimmon’s share price has tanked. Is this an investment opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Persimmon share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. Is now a great time to buy the…

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How I’d invest £10k in an ISA today for passive income of £50 a month

| Harvey Jones

ISAs offer a great way to generate tax-free passive income. The sums may look small at first but, with luck,…

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Is Lloyds’ cheap share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds Banking Group's share price might look too cheap to miss. But do the risks facing the FTSE 100 bank…

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I’d invest £7,150 in this FTSE 100 stock for £500 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

FTSE 100 stocks are renowned for their passive income potential. Our writer identifies one dividend stock in the index that…

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If I’d bought BAE Systems shares fives years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

BAE Systems shares have outgunned the FTSE 100 lately. I'm tempted to revise my entire investment strategy to take advantage.

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Persimmon shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Kevin Godbold

Has the income from bumper dividends worked to save the day for investors in Persimmon shares over the past half-decade?

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With a 5% dividend yield, are SSE shares worth buying today?

| Roland Head

The SSE share price has performed strongly since November, but Roland Head is cautious and warns that the dividend is…

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8.8% yield! An income share I’d keep buying

| Christopher Ruane

One of the income shares in this writer's portfolio announced a beefy dividend rise today. Here, he explains why he'd…

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These 10 FTSE 100 shares have made ISA millionaires. I’d buy 2 today

| Harvey Jones

ISA millionaires love investing in FTSE 100 stocks to build their wealth over time. Two companies in particular tempt me…

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Taylor Wimpey shares are still passive income kings

| John Choong

Taylor Wimpey shares have done well so far this year. With dividends continuing to flow, the stock remains a great…

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How I’d invest £20k in dividend shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

Our writer explores a three-step process he’d use to find and invest in the best dividend shares to produce a…

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I like high-yield stocks, so I should love a 17.5% one, right?

| James J. McCombie

Aircraft leasing outfit Amedeo Air Four Plus is a definitely a high-yield stock. But is that yield sky-high for fanciful…

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Cheap shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to earn massive passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer is targeting passive income by investing in cheap shares. Here's why he thinks this year could be a…

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8.1% and 5.4% yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares?

| Royston Wild

These two FTSE 100 shares look like they could be too cheap to miss. Should I buy them to boost…

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How secure is the Scottish Mortgage dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage dividend yield but may be small, but its track record is impressive. Our writer considers whether things…

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Should I buy abrdn shares just for the 6.3% dividend?

| John Fieldsend

abrdn shares offer one of the highest dividend payouts to shareholders on the FTSE 100. Should I buy in just…

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The Legal & General dividend has just grown! I’d aim to double my money buying today

| Christopher Ruane

Today saw the latest increase in the annual Legal & General dividend. Our writer thinks buying the shares now may…

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Is the Lloyds share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s love of bank stocks is well known. But should investors be tempted by the Lloyds Banking Group share…

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UK dividends jumped 16.5% in 2022! How to find the best dividend shares in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Growth stocks plummet while dividend shares thrive! In 2022, payouts reached their highest level since 2019, but where are the…

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Buying these 6 dividend powerhouses could make me £5k+ in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which top stocks he'd buy to build up his passive income levels to £5k a year, starting…

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Dividend investing! 2 reasons why AIM shares can be better than FTSE 100 stocks

| Royston Wild

Looking outside the FTSE can help investors supercharge their long-term passive income. Here's why AIM shares can be great investments…

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How I’d invest £10k to target a lifelong passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can make excellent passive income. Our writer considers which features to look for and highlights his top picks.

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3 FTSE 250 bargain shares I’d buy with £3,000!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for great FTSE 250 shares to buy before the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline kicks in next month.…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap right now

| Alan Oscroft

Many dividend stocks appear very good value to me in 2023, with high yields. And some of them look super…

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Is it time for a tipple of the Diageo share price?

| Rogier van de Grift

Does the flat-lining Diageo share price present a buying opportunity? Motley Fool contributor Rogier van de Grift is considering a…

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8% yield! Is this FTSE 100 stalwart a top passive income buy?

| John Fieldsend

This British housebuilder is currently offering an 8% dividend payment to its shareholders. Should I buy it for passive income?

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3 top dividend-paying stocks right now

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to dividend-paying stocks, staying power can be identified in a company’s financial record, and I'd start with…

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FTSE 100 shares are still cheap! 2 stocks on sale that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 shares still look cheap to me, despite the index hovering around 8,000 points. Here are two bargain…

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Forget day trading! I’d use Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

The figures on building wealth from day trading don't inspire me with confidence. Here's why I'd rather follow the example…

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With oil below $85, what’s next for the BP share price?

| James Beard

Since June last year, the price of a barrel of oil has fallen by $30. Our writer looks at recent…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

With dozens of dividend-paying stocks in the FTSE 100, our writer considers which shares he'd buy for the best passive…

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2 passive income stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has two income stocks that he thinks can do well over the next 10 years. One is a…

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7%+ yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for passive income in 2023?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy to boost my dividend income. Could these FTSE 100 stocks and…

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Why I’m a huge fan of high yields from shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

My investing strategy leans heavily on high yields from shares to generate superior returns. But I don't rely exclusively on…

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Are BP shares a steal, or would I be bonkers to buy them now?

| Kevin Godbold

In valuation terms, BP shares look cheap. But here’s something for investors to consider following the stock’s long run higher.

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One top reason to buy cheap Lloyds shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

When it comes to investing for the long term, there's one underlying thing that makes me want to keep buying…

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6 dividend shares with bumper cash yields

| Cliff D'Arcy

These six FTSE 100 dividend shares offer cash yields ranging from 7.1% to 8.5% a year. I already own three…

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Is the Tesco share price heading back up to 400p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Tesco share price once romped in the sunny uplands above 400p, so what are the chances of it going…

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5 stocks make up over 75% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio! Should I buy them?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. Our writer examines the billionaire's top five stock…

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I’d buy these 2 cheap stocks in a £20k ISA to generate a £1,000 annual income

| Harvey Jones

Despite the FTSE 100 rally I can still find cheap stocks offering attractive dividend yields. Here are two I'm considering…

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