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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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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for dividend income in 2023

| Charlie Carman

With a generous tax-free allowance on offer, here's how our writer would use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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Here’s how I built a second income (and a third) for life!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After decades of working, I'm looking forward to banking this new second income without effort. I'm also working on building…

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My February stock picks are dividend yield heroes

| John Maslen

John Maslen picks the dividend yield heroes he expects to drive his share portfolio growth in February and as a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares 15 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have never truly recovered from the 2008 financial crisis. Here's the return I'd have made from investing in…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy now for growing dividend income

| Kevin Godbold

I can't fault this FTSE 100 stock for its consistent record of dividend-raising, including right through the challenging pandemic years.

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5 dividend shares I’d buy today to target £120 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in a handful of UK dividend shares, our writer thinks he could earn an average monthly passive income…

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Earnings: why IG Group Holdings shares are gaining

| Alan Oscroft

IG Group Holdings shares have started 2023 weakly. But could a positive set of first-half results mark the start of…

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Earnings: why the Diageo share price is falling today

| Ben McPoland

The drinks giant has reported its interim results, and the stock is on the slide. Does the falling Diageo share…

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The FTSE is still full of dirt-cheap income stocks. I’m buying these bargains

| Harvey Jones

I'm building my retirement portfolio on cheap UK income stocks and I'm happy to report that there are still plenty…

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A high-yield stock I’d buy right now for dividend growth

| Kevin Godbold

With analysts predicting dividend growth ahead, I think this high-yield stock is attractive right now for my diversified shares portfolio.

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How I’d invest £300 a month in UK shares to target an extra income of £20,000 per year

| Christopher Ruane

With regular saving and disciplined investment, our writer thinks he could build a sizeable extra income over time. Here's how…

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This 5.5%-yielding FTSE 250 share looks cheap to me

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, if he had spare cash, he'd invest some of it in a FTSE 250 landlord with…

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Should investors buy Legal & General shares for the big dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares sport a very attractive dividend yield. Is this an opportunity or a trap? Edward Sheldon takes…

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1 of the top dividend shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

I like to see a rising payment from dividend shares, such as this market-leading business with international operations yielding around…

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I’d invest my first £500 in this high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stock today 

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market correction has sent the dividend yields of many shares through the roof. But not all of them…

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Why investing in UK stocks for passive income could be more important than ever! 

| Royston Wild

The age at which people can claim the State Pension could rise sooner than expected. Here's what I'm doing to…

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Dividend stock: I’d buy this passive income machine today

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like a bargain to me right now. I wouldn't think twice about adding it…

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With a 7% dividend, are Aviva shares a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Forget trying to get rich quick. I prefer investments like high-yielding Aviva shares to target some long-term dividend income.

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I’d buy 6 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 a month in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 stocks pay handsome dividends, which means they can be useful investments for passive income seekers. Here's one…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Kevin Godbold

It's been a difficult five years for many investors, but Tesco shares will have delivered a positive outcome. Was it…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2023 dividend potential?

| Jon Smith

Despite not currently paying out any income, Jon Smith explains why he's keeping an eye on Rolls-Royce shares for dividend…

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3 things that could give Lloyds shares a boost in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have been gaining ground over the past few months. What will it take for the price to keep…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which should I buy in February?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares trade on rock-bottom P/E ratios and offer index-beating dividend yields. But do these qualities make them…

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Dividend shares: 2 FTSE 100 miners to buy for massive passive income

| John Choong

With FTSE 100 dividend payments expected to hit an all-time high this year, here are two mining shares I'm buying…

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How I’d invest £100 per month in the stock market for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright plans to use the stock market to turn £100 per month into something that will pay £7,660 per…

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2 UK shares I’d like to buy for market-beating cash yields!

| Cliff D'Arcy

When looking for shares to buy, I use a value, dividend and income approach. For example, here are two cheap…

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Dividend stocks: how I’m aiming for double-digit returns in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he's targeting double-digit returns over the next year by investing in dividend stocks with upside…

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Why now is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to make passive income from stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why stocks from the property and financial services sector could offer him a unique passive income opportunity.

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8.3% and 5.5% dividend yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 income stocks?

| Royston Wild

These two FTSE 100 stocks offer huge dividend yields and ultra-low P/E ratios. But are they really brilliant bargains or…

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3 stocks for £750 of passive income in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains three stocks he'd invest in with £10,000. These investment could help him achieve £600 in passive…

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BT: a FTSE 100 share to buy before February?

| John Choong

FTSE 100 giant BT is expected to release its Q3 trading update on 2 February - so should I buy…

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3 reasons I won’t touch Lloyds’ cheap share price with a bargepole!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' increasing share price still seems to offer tremendous value for money right now. But our writer believes the FTSE…

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My plan to get rich slowly in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Rome wasn't built in a day, and often wealth isn't either. So here's my plan to get rich slowly investing…

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I’d put £76 a week into this top FTSE 100 stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Despite nearing a record high, the Footsie is packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one stock I’d buy…

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3 ways to supercharge my passive income streams in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman looks at three different types of stock market investments that can boost his passive income portfolio this year.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA and aim for dividend income for life

| Kevin Godbold

With the markets turning bullish, here’s my strategy for a portfolio of investments in a Stocks and Shares ISA aimed…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to target a £1,000 second income

| Roland Head

Roland Head shares a simple strategy he'd use to target a reliable second income from dividends, including some example stocks…

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My top shares to buy for passive income in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox wants to supercharge his passive income generation in 2023. Here, he details his top shares to buy…

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UK stocks: is it too soon to buy cheap housebuilding shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at UK stocks in the housebuilding sector and assesses whether it might be…

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How I’d build lifelong passive income – for £20 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he can build long-lasting passive income streams for the equivalent of a few pounds per day. Here's…

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