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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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HSBC shares are outperforming the FTSE 100. Should I buy this month?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I think banking giant HSBC Holdings nailed on to outperform the FTSE 100 index this year. And I hope its…

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How buying cheap shares now can make me passive income for life

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how he filters for undervalued stocks that also pay out dividends. This allows him to make…

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Lloyds shares: a cheap conviction buy this week

| John Choong

Lloyds shares are currently seen as undervalued by many. As such, I'll be buying more this week before it potentially…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 and stay there in 2023?

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 has again hit record a high. However, a global and UK recession could undermine its position as…

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My 3 best forms of passive income for 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although there are many different ways to earn extra passive income, I like these three best of all right now.…

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3 reasons to buy Glencore shares today

| Alan Oscroft

Glencore shares have been one of the FTSE 100's success stories over the last year. But they're still on a…

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Is Lloyds’ share price the best bargain for FTSE 100 investors?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price looks ultra cheap from both a growth and income perspective. But does this suggest a UK share…

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I’d invest £4,200 in this FTSE 250 REIT for £350 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 REIT offers a massive dividend yield. Our writer outlines how he'd invest in its shares to supplement…

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3 reasons to buy Legal & General shares today

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think Legal & General shares could turn out to be a profitable buy for contrarian investors seeking…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 8,000, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 continues to nudge past record highs. How is this writer positioning his portfolio in light of the…

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I’m falling in love with dividend shares!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer is a gold digger when it comes to owning dividend shares! But he wants to get to know…

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Does Sainsbury’s share price make the stock a no-brainer?

| Kevin Godbold

By some measures the current Sainsbury's share price assigns an undemanding valuation to the business, so should I buy the…

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Trading in pennies, is the Vodafone share price about to take off?

| Christopher Ruane

Could a new development help push the Vodafone share price upwards? Shareholder Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here's why he's not…

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I’ve invested in these two UK shares for their passive income promise

| John Maslen

John Maslen has identified two ideal stocks for long-term gains as he takes inspiration from Warren Buffett on the importance…

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BP shares: a buy for massive passive income?

| John Choong

BP shares had a solid 2022 and could be in for another strong year. As such, the stock may be…

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I’d buy 2,500 Sainsbury’s shares for £300 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Sainsbury's shares offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Here's how our writer would invest in the…

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After climbing 50% in 6 months, are abrdn shares a buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

They're gaining in 2023, but abrdn shares are still down 50% over the past five years. I think we could…

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These high-yield British stocks look like safe and sound bets

| James J. McCombie

There's no point buying a stock for a high-yield only to run right into a dividend cut. So I screen…

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After renewed weakness, are Aviva shares now a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva shares have fallen back in recent weeks, even as the FTSE 100 reaches record highs. Are we looking at…

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I think the Games Workshop dividend could be set to soar

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is optimistic about where the Games Workshop dividend might go. So why isn't he buying the shares at…

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Can tobacco dividends realistically continue at today’s levels?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer receives a stream of tobacco dividends on a regular basis. Here he considers what he thinks might happen…

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2 Warren Buffett shares to buy with dividend yields above 4%

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett owns shares in both Kraft Heinz and Citigroup. Stephen Wright thinks they could be great passive income stocks…

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Ocado shares are looking lively. Do I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Ocado shares have been riding a roller coaster over the past six months. And after recent price falls, they've popped…

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Was I dumb to sell my GSK shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After having a big holding of GSK shares, we sold out big-time in April 2021. Nearly two years later, should…

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2 Dividend Aristocrats I’ve bought for growing income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has boosted his income streams by buying two Dividend Aristocrats. Here's why these investments excite him.

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If I’d invested £500 in Persimmon shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have yielded positive returns over the last three years.

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I’d buy cheap shares for a £10,000 second income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Here's how I'd invest a lump sum in order to generate a second income of an extra £10,000 a year…

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Here’s the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for this year with the pharma giant slowly increasing its dividend…

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How I’d target £40,000 in passive income with just £100 a week!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to develop a passive income-generating portfolio with a limited amount of capital.

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2 dividend shares I’m buying before the end of February!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two dividend shares he's looking to add to his portfolio as he seeks to enhance passive…

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I’d invest £500 a month to target a £45,000 second income from dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Regularly investing money in the stock market can build a substantial portfolio capable of generating passive income through dividend shares.

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Are BAE Systems shares a great choice for FTSE 100 dividend investors?

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems has a terrific track record of annual dividend growth. Could it be one of the best income stocks…

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2 cheap, dividend-paying AIM shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares provide passive income and trade on ultra-low earnings multiples. Here's why I'd buy them to hold for…

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Could high-yield investing help me build long-term wealth?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks high-yield investing could help him build wealth, but would still pay close attention to finding quality shares…

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3 FTSE 100 shares at cheap prices I’d consider in February

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares trading at bargain prices that he'd contemplate buying, even as the…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now for passive income

| Roland Head

These mid-cap stocks have a long track record of dividend growth. Roland Head explains why he views them as top…

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2 UK stocks to buy now at 52-week lows

| Roland Head

The recent market rally has left behind some quality businesses, says Roland Head. He highlights two potential bargain stocks to…

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3 income stocks to try and turn £5,000 into £560k!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details three income stocks that he thinks could help transform his wealth if he uses a compound…

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The FTSE 100 companies offering the highest dividends

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Which FTSE 100 companies pay the highest dividends right now? The yields among the stocks in this less talked about…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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