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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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My favourite FTSE 100 dividend share is yielding only 3.6%. But I’m not selling!

| James Beard

Despite seeing a big reduction in the yield of his number one dividend share, our writer has no plans on…

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A 9.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 250 income stock or is it a value trap?

| Mark David Hartley

A high dividend yield can represent a great opportunity -- or a risky investment. I'm considering the prospects of one…

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I’ve been buying shares in this under-the-radar passive income stock

| Stephen Wright

With wider margins than Apple and huge barriers to entry, which passive income stock does Stephen Wright think is too…

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A 6.9% yield but down 8%! Is it time for me to buy more of this bargain FTSE 100 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 100 high-yield gem remains a global powerhouse in its field, and its share price looks very undervalued against…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

With a 6.9% dividend yield, Lloyds shares might look like an excellent buy for passive income investors. But is the…

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With 7%+ yields, here are two fantastic UK dividend stocks to consider buying now

| Mark David Hartley

The UK stock market has enjoyed impressive growth in 2024 but two of its most-loved dividend stocks still offer very…

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Yields above 9%! I’ll kick myself if I don’t buy these 2 FTSE income stocks in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these two FTSE 100 dividend income stocks offer unmissable yields and he's keen to top up his…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 138p?

| John Fieldsend

BT stock has fallen after shock news that will affect its Openreach division. Is the current 138p share price a…

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Are dividend stocks the best way to earn passive income? Mark Cuban is a fan!

| Mark David Hartley

Celebrity investor Mark Cuban is vocal about his love for dividend stocks. Their regular cash payments can provide a steady…

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Despite an 8.3% yield, I wouldn’t touch this popular passive income stock with a bargepole!

| James Beard

For 25 consecutive years, this FTSE 100 stock has grown its dividend. Although popular with investors looking for passive income,…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £10,000 second income?

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 yielding around 3.5%, investors need £285,714 to earn a £10,000 second income. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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3 mega-cheap dividend shares to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares are tipped to pay a better passive income than the FTSE 100. Royston Wild thinks they might…

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FTSE 250 dividend cut? A couple of warning signs I’d watch!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share cut its dividend this year. Our writer explains why he wasn't surprised, based on how he…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty £20k ISA into £650k by snapping up cheap shares in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to buy cheap shares in September as part of his plan to build a long-term pot…

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2 UK shares with growing dividends and yields over 9%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into two FTSE 100 shares that have been growing their dividends annually and are not far away…

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I’m looking for the best passive income stocks to buy in September. Have I found them?

| Mark David Hartley

As summer comes to an end, market activity is increasing. So I'm looking for the best dividend-paying stocks to buy…

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How much would I need to invest to earn £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through the steps he'd take to target a four-figure monthly passive income from investing in the stock…

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2 dividend shares on my radar in September

| Stephen Wright

Interest rates are sending prices higher, but Stephen Wright thinks there are still opportunities for dividend investors looking for shares…

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My favourite passive income stock’s as cheap as chips and I’d consider buying it now

| Kevin Godbold

This stock's dividend yield is a handy 7.5%, which is ideal income for passive income shareholders to collect while getting…

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Analysts expect big dividend jumps from these FTSE 250 income stocks

| Alan Oscroft

These are some of the FTSE 250 stocks I like as I believe they could reward dividend investors strongly in…

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I’d buy 2,000 shares of this dividend stock to aim for an extra £200 of monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's one blue-chip UK stock 'd buy if I had the cash to spare as I think it could help…

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How I’d target a stunning 7% dividend yield from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is using his Stocks and Shares ISA to build a high and rising dividend income stream. He's aiming…

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Here’s how many Aviva shares I’d need to live off the passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he'd consider investing in Aviva shares to generate a high-yield passive income stream from his portfolio.

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Dividend shares to consider buying while their prices are this cheap

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend shares are becoming more attractive as interest rates fall. But I don't think the market has caught up, and…

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I’d invest £20K to bag a second income worth £25K annually!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down how she would invest in dividend stocks to help her build a second income to enjoy…

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Here’s why the National Grid share price might make it the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price was shaken at FY results time. But has everyone noticed how it's been creeping back…

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How I’d invest £9 a day to target £249 in monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can grow his passive income by setting aside a small amount each day and buying…

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3 reliable dividend-paying trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark David Hartley

Looking to open a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are three great UK investment trusts with a long track record…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Lloyds shares in 2015, here’s how much it would be worth now

| Alan Oscroft

The past decade for Lloyds shares teaches me a key long-term investing lesson. And it's a cheery one, not a…

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Hunting for dividend shares? I’d snap up this 6%+ yielding stock in a heartbeat!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend shares can help build wealth. Our writer explains why this real estate investment trust (REIT) could help her do…

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Why are these high-yield shares also growing in value?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at one sector stuffed with high-yield shares and explains why he thinks share prices have been soaring…

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Just 1 FTSE 100 stock for 10 years of passive income? Here’s what I’d buy

| Paul Summers

If restricted to selecting just one top-tier stock for passive income for the next decade, our writer already knows where…

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Could I earn a £1,000-a-month second income with just these 2 dividend stocks?

| Mark David Hartley

Our writer's wondering whether the dividend returns from these two stocks could eventually net him a second income of £1k…

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A 9.5% yield! Could 10,000 shares of this FTSE 250 fund grow to £12k a year of passive income?

| Mark David Hartley

There are many great high-yield dividend shares on the FTSE 250 index. I've found one that could deliver a lucrative…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 250 gem yielding over 6% investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down what she believes may be a relatively unknown FTSE 250 diamond in the rough for investors…

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How much do I need to invest to create a 5-figure passive income stream?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool breaks down the steps she’d follow, and amount she’d invest, to garner a passive income stream to enjoy…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d love to buy in September

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this FTSE 100 pick looks like an attractive prospect for her to buy next month, to…

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3 high-yield dividend stocks to consider buying in September

| Alan Oscroft

Investors might be getting nerves over high-tech growth stocks, but dividend stocks have never been out of fashion for long.

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11 FTSE 100 shares that will trade ex-dividend in September

| Ben McPoland

Next month, these 11 stocks listed in the FTSE 100 index will start trading without the right to the next…

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£11,000 of BT shares could make me £3,794 each year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Generating a sizeable passive income can be life-enhancing and can be done from much smaller investments in high-dividend-paying stocks.

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