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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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If I’d invested £10k in British American Tobacco shares one year ago here’s what I have today

| Harvey Jones

British American Tobacco shares offer investors one of the highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 but this hasn't stopped…

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I’ve bought 3,093 shares of this high-yield stock to aim for a £280 monthly passive income

| Harvey Jones

I'm hoping this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock will give me a high and rising passive income all the way…

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2 brilliant FTSE 100 stocks investors should consider buying in 2024!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down two excellent FTSE 100 stocks, and why she thinks they are on track to perform well…

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Could I get £50k a year from a second income?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With many households hit by the rising cost of living, lots of us are looking for a second income. Here's…

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2 super safe income stocks I’m a fan of!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Although dividends are never guaranteed, Sumayya Mansoor details two income stocks she reckons provide a layer of safety.

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I’ve grabbed my share of this £83.7bn of passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love passive income -- the 'free' earnings I get outside of work. That's why I'm keen to grab an…

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At a 10.5% yield, is this dividend stock a no-brainer?

| Gordon

There aren't too many companies that pay a dividend higher than Phoenix Group, but what else do investors need to…

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Should investors rush to buy dividend stocks for 2024?

| Stephen Wright

With share prices rising and yields falling in anticipation of interest rate cuts in 2024, should dividend investors look to…

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A 6.9% yield but down 15%! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock for 2024?

| Simon Watkins

This heavyweight FTSE 100 stock looks set for major earnings growth, pays high dividends and appears very undervalued compared to…

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Why the Legal & General share price could rally as interest rates fall!

| Dr. James Fox

The Legal & General share price is just 10% below its target, but the stock could rise further in 2024.…

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2 FTSE property stocks I own for passive income and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor details her reasoning behind buying these FTSE real estate investment trusts (REITs) for returns.

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Here’s an alternative FTSE 250 defence stock that could soar in 2024!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This FTSE 250 defence stock may not be as well known as others. However, this Fool reckons it could be…

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Do I sell if the Lloyds share price hits £1 in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After peaking in February, the Lloyds share price has had a weak 10 months. But what if it surged to…

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Is the Aviva share price still too cheap to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva’s share price is still down 8% from its year high but the firm offers high growth prospects for the…

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How many Taylor Wimpey shares must I buy to retire and live off the income?

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have rebounded strongly over the last year but they still offer a high dividend. Is this the…

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I’d shun Vodafone’s 11% yield and buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in 2024

| Paul Summers

The connectivity giant boasts a stonkingly high dividend yield. But Paul Summers would rather get his passive income fix from…

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The top 3 renewable energy income shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are these some of the best renewable energy income shares on the stock market today? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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£8,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £565 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Reinvesting the dividends paid from high-yielding stocks into more of those shares can generate significant passive income over time.

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Looking for cheap shares? Here’s a 4% yielding pick investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why investors should consider boosting their holdings with quality cheap shares and highlights this packaging giant as…

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3 great FTSE 100 stocks that could fly high in 2024!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With the New Year around the corner, our writer takes a closer look at these FTSE 100 picks that could…

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8% yield! Will the Abrdn share price boom in 2024?

| Harvey Jones

The Abrdn share price has suffered a rough few years but could stage a recovery if markets pick up in…

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A bearish forecast: JPMorgan’s list of nine FTSE 250 stocks to avoid

| Mark Tovey

Big money managers have smelt blood in the water, and they're circling these nine FTSE 250 stocks. Our writer owns…

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How I’d use £20 a week to aim for monthly passive income of £411

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks regular investments, a 6% return, and a long-term outlook could turn £20 per week into a chunky…

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How to target a £10k passive income using dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can investing in dividend shares generate £10,000 in annual passive income? Zaven Boyrazian believes so and explains how he'd aim…

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3 reasons why Diageo could be one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend shares for 2024!

| Royston Wild

I recently topped up my holdings in Diageo and am looking to buy more. Here's why I think it's one…

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Just started saving? I’d invest £500 a month to target a £69,800 passive income for life!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly drip-feeding capital into the stock market could unlock a chunky five-figure passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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These income shares pay yields of 10% and 12%! Should I buy them now?

| Charlie Carman

This pair of income shares tops the FTSE 100 index when it comes to dividend payouts. But are the mammoth…

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Here are 3 of my top FTSE 250 dividend forecasts for 2024

| Alan Oscroft

Which is the best index to find income stocks? I wouldn't rule out any, and today I'm looking for some…

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I’m tempted by the Shell share price but I’ll buy this 9.8% ultra-high-yield stock first

| Harvey Jones

The oil price is on the slide and so is the Shell share price. I'm keen to buy, but another…

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Here’s how I could build a second income in 2024 for £3 a day!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing just a few pounds a day from next month onwards, our writer could aim to earn a £450…

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I’d buy 377 shares of this mid-cap dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at a FTSE 250 dividend stock that’s unbelievably cheap and offers an attractive level of…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

What should investors look for when investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Stephen Wright thinks the key for passive…

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These are my top 10 FTSE 100 shares for dividends in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon 2023 has been a cracking year for dividends from FTSE 100 shares. And I don't see that ending…

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10% dividend yield! Is British American Tobacco one of the greatest FTSE 100 bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British American Tobacco continues to pay its 10% dividend yield! But here’s why Zaven Boyrazian remains untempted by the payout.

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12% yield! Yet I wouldn’t touch Vodafone shares with a 10-foot pole until this happens

| Harvey Jones

Vodafone shares come with a quite fabulous yield, but it looks too good to be true. Only one thing could…

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British American Tobacco vs Legal & General: which has the better dividend forecast for 2024?

| Royston Wild

British American Tobacco and Legal & General shares both carry yields above 8% for next year. But which of their…

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4 reasons why I think Aviva is one of the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

I don't think there are many dividend shares better than Aviva today. Here's why I expect it to deliver huge…

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12% dividend yield! Will this FTSE 100 share keep paying?

| Christopher Ruane

A double digit dividend yield is unusual for a FTSE 100 share. Yet this one yields 11.9%. Our writer weights…

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How I’m building passive income of £100k a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

By creating two powerful, self-sustaining money machines, I'm closing in on a passive income of £2,000 a week. Here's how…

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£8,000 to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d target dividends of £100 per week!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could try to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income machine over…

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