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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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These 2 dividend stocks look like no-brainer buys despite challenges ahead

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer details why she feels these dividend stocks could be great buys to help boost her wealth despite risks…

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3 mega-cheap stocks I’d buy for an instant £1,520 dividend income!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide huge dividend income this year. Here's why they could…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £642 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Life-enhancing passive income can be made by buying high-quality, high-yielding shares, especially if the dividends are used to buy more…

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My 2 favourite income stocks yield more than 10% after today’s dip and I’m desperate to buy more

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is hoping to take advantage of the stock market dip to top up his position in his two…

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Could I effortlessly earn passive income in real estate with Big Yellow Group?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko loves Big Yellow for its juicy passive income. In addition, analysts think the stock can grow 5% in…

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If I’d put £10k into Santander shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the recent performance of Santander shares and considers whether he'd add them to his…

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£11,000 invested in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem can make me £10,918 each year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has strong growth prospects that support a high dividend yield, and its shares also look very…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250's up 30%, but this income stock's down 40%. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for me, or…

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2 dividend shares I’m running a mile from

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here are two dividend shares that could be in massive trouble with payout cuts lurking around the corner. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d much rather buy this 8.5% high-yield FTSE stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This high-yield stock's currently paying massive dividends that management just hiked once again, putting buy-to-let income strategies to shame.

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Was I right to sell my Lloyds shares and buy some of this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend stock instead?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend stock receives much less attention than Lloyds shares, but it yields much more and has better…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy after last week’s washout!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy at knock-down prices? I think these FTSE 100 passive income favourites merit…

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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Mark David Hartley

Shares of FTSE 100 insurance giant Legal & General have an attractive 9% dividend yield. Here’s why it's my choice…

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Is this dividend stock a no-brainer to boost passive income?

| Gordon

Plenty of dividend stocks look appealing to those seeking passive income, but I think it's worth taking a closer look…

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£25,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d look to earn a second income from the UK property market

| Stephen Wright

Higher interest rates made being a buy-to-let landlord difficult. But the UK housing market could still be a great place…

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2 reasons why I’m eyeing the Aviva share price

| Charlie Keough

With its share price sitting at 484.5p, this Fool likes the look of Aviva. Here he gives two reasons why…

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If I’d invested £10k in my SIPP 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how much money 10 years of SIPP investing could have made and why picking individual stocks might be the…

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Two 6.3%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA this August

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could provide ISA investors with a large passive income for years…

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3 of my favourite, cheap, high-yield dividend stocks this August!

| Royston Wild

Looking for high-yield shares for passive income? Here are three Royston Wild thinks are cheap and worthy of further research.

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I’d buy these 2 shares to target bulky passive income

| Charlie Keough

With 6% dividend yields, this Fool thinks these two FTSE 100 shares could provide a great source of passive income.

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2 shares for setting up big passive income streams after 50

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he would take if he wanted to set up passive income streams despite no longer…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to earn £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares, good dividend yield, passive income, long-term horizon. Here's how that combination could build me some wealth.

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2 stocks yielding 8%+ that are brimming with second income potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two FTSE dividend shares that he believes could offer him strong second income, including one with monthly…

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2 quality income shares that are on sale right now

| Stephen Wright

Buying quality shares at discount prices is the way to generate a lasting passive income. So where are the opportunities…

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Is Rolls-Royce now one of the best dividend shares to buy?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has a wealth of options for dividend investors looking for shares to buy. But is the 'newest'…

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£9k in savings? Here’s how to target at least £980 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d instantly unlock hundreds of pounds in passive income in 2024 by investing in top-notch, long-term…

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2 high-dividend ETFs to consider for passive income in August!

| Royston Wild

Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) can provide healthy returns while at the same time reducing risk. Here are two…

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I’d buy 9,595 shares of this dividend stock to generate an extra £200 of monthly passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

BP shares currently have an eye-catching dividend yield of 5.1%. This makes them an excellent opportunity to make some passive…

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£10K tucked away? Here’s how I’d turn that into a passive income stream worth £304 a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would put money in her bank to work by investing to help create a passive…

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No savings at 40? How I’d aim to build an £8,229 passive income from FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

By investing in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares, Harvey Jones can create a long-term passive income... then get on with the…

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I’d buy these 2 quality stocks to make passive income with an ISA

| Charlie Keough

Footsie constituents BP and NatWest both have juicy dividend yields. This Fool breaks down why he'd happily buy them for…

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£11,000 in savings? The highest-yielding stock on the FTSE 100 could provide an £11,736-a-year second income

| Charlie Keough

With a lump sum saved, this Fool would turn to the Footsie's highest-paying dividend stock to generate a meaty second…

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With 7.4% yields, I think these are two of the best dividend stocks on the FTSE 250

| Mark David Hartley

I'm looking for the best FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy in 2024. I like the look of the yields…

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Could this rising FTSE 250 defence star be a better buy than BAE Systems shares?

| Sumayya Mansoor

BAE Systems shares seem to be the most popular defence stock among investors. Our writer wants to take a closer…

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I’m shopping in the FTSE 100 for world-class dividends!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool’s looking for quality income shares and he reckons the FTSE 100’s the place to find them. Here are…

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Shares I love: Legal & General

| Charlie Keough

Legal & General shares are one of this Fool's FTSE 100 favourites. That's due to their cheap valuation and handsome…

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The Diageo share price has fallen 41%. Time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has experienced a dramatic fall over the last 30 months. Is the Footsie stock now a…

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8.4% and 7.2% yields! I’d buy these 2 exceptional FTSE 100 dividend shares today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool reckons these could be two of the finest dividend shares available to investors. If he didn't already own…

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3 FTSE shares I like for stress-free lifelong passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a few of his favourite passive income stocks ideas at the moment, with current dividend yields as…

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£20,000 in savings? That could become a passive income worth £19,233 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool buys dividend shares with the aim of making substantial passive income with minimal effort. With £20,000, here's what…

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