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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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Is this 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend star still a bargain after a 34% price rise?

| Simon Watkins

Despite its recent price rise, this FTSE 100 high-yield heavyweight still looks very undervalued to me, supported by strong earnings…

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£11,000 of Legal & General shares could make me £14,583 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A high passive income can be generated from a much smaller investment in Legal & General shares if the dividends…

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A 9.6% yield but down 14%! Should I consider this FTSE gem for my dividend portfolio?

| Mark David Hartley

There are several things to consider when looking for FTSE shares with dividend potential. Here, our writer outlines his evaluation…

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I’d shun Lloyds Banking Group and consider this stock for passive income instead

| Kevin Godbold

This company's dividend record knocks spots off Lloyds Banking Group's, and it looks like decent value now with a yield…

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Is this ‘secret weapon’ a multi-billion pound reason to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how Lloyds shares could rise even higher as the bank's 'strategic hedge' is likely to boost…

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What’s the minimum I need to invest every month to earn a meaningful passive income?

| Mark David Hartley

When looking to secure a stream of passive income it's important to be realistic. Our writer investigates a strategy to…

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These 2 great value income stocks could help me get rich and retire in style

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 income stocks have terrific track records of dividend growth and Harvey Jones wants them in his…

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Would I be crazy to buy more shares in FTSE giant Unilever after a 20% rise?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE powerhouse Unilever is performing really well at the moment. And Edward Sheldon's tempted to buy a few more shares…

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£12,000 in savings? I’d buy these 3 FTSE shares to target passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I've been looking for FTSE 100 shares with rising dividends that could be great buys for building up a long-term…

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How to start earning a second income today by investing just £500!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Volatility in the UK economy has once again proved the need to have a significant second income stream. Here’s how…

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These superb FTSE 100 dividend yields could help create generational wealth

| Alan Oscroft

When I invest in the FTSE 100, I'm not only thinking of cash for my own retirement. I want to…

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Looking for dividend stocks? These 3 investment trusts might be great buys

| Royston Wild

Investment trusts can be great ways for investors to achieve financial independence. These dividend growth stocks could be three of…

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Which high-yield FTSE 100 stocks would I consider buying for passive income?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 contains a number of stocks offering monster dividend yields. Would our writer snap up any in his…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to generate over £100 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting £9,000 into carefully chosen blue-chip dividend shares today, our writer thinks he could earn a three figure monthly…

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2 ‘super-dependable’ dividend shares that have paid income for decades

| Mark David Hartley

Mark Hartley considers two dividend shares that have rewarded shareholders with lucrative payments for more than 20 years.

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Very big dividend yields are expected from these FTSE 100 stocks

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights five FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields over 9% and explains which one he’d buy now.

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how to start earning a ton of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Passive income’s a proven path to financial freedom! Here’s how to start earning some by leveraging the power of an…

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Here’s how I’d target a million by buying FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to find the FTSE 100 shares that could make us a million? I say listen to…

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Here’s how I’d try to get rich, with just £200 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

For private investors, here's how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be our best route for building up a life-changing…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before they soar!

| Sumayya Mansoor

These two FTSE 100 stocks currently look like unmissable bargains, according to our writer. She explains why she’s bullish on…

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The BP share price is down 15% in 3 months. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the space of just a few months, the BP share price has fallen by a double-digit percentage. Is this…

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A 5.4% dividend bargain I’ll buy over Lloyds shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves his Lloyds shares but now he's found a high-yielding FTSE 250 stock that may offer even more…

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£15K stashed away? I could turn that into a second income worth £49 a day!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would look to gain a second income through investing in UK stocks, and the steps…

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6.11% yield and a P/E of 11! Has the National Grid share price ever looked better value?

| Harvey Jones

The National Grid share price initially seemed to offer plenty of value for Harvey Jones, but some of the numbers…

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Up 58% from its post-demotion low, is there any value left in this FTSE 250 broadcaster?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 media giant’s shares have leapt since it was demoted from the FTSE 100, but there could still…

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5 FTSE shares I own for passive income in my SIPP

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to generate a high and rising passive income for retirement from a portfolio of FTSE 100…

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Very big dividends are expected from these 2 UK shares!

| Royston Wild

With yields of 9.7% and 5.3%, these UK dividend shares could be a great way for investors to substantially improve…

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Here’s why I’m selling my Lloyds shares to double down on this FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer digs into why he prefers HSBC over Lloyds shares right now, despite both performing really strongly in recent…

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I’d invest £12,500 in this 1 stock to bag £1K of passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Building a passive income stream through dividends is one of this writer’s biggest ambitions. Here’s how one stock could help.

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Here’s how investing £83 a week in FTSE 100 shares could make me rich

| Christopher Ruane

By putting less than £90 each week into FTSE 100 shares, this writer thinks he could build a portfolio worth…

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2 dividend shares with a price below £2 and a yield above 4.3%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith applies his stock market filters for dividend shares and finds two he feels could be worthy inclusions in…

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690 shares in this overlooked FTSE dividend gem can make me £26,516 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight pays a 9.4% yield that can generate big passive income over time, and its shares look very…

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23.5% yield! 1 of the best REITs to buy in July?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This REIT currently pays one of the highest dividend yields on the entire London Stock Exchange! Is this a warning…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’d rather buy this FTSE stock

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) shares faring well in recent times, our writer explains why she would prefer to buy this…

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Are these 2 dividend stocks no-brainer buys for a winning portfolio?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at these dividend stocks to see if they can help her build wealth through…

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2 dividend growth stocks to consider buying before the King’s Speech!

| Royston Wild

These dividend growth shares are tipped to deliver market-beating payouts over the next few years. Here's why they're worth a…

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This 9.75% yielding FTSE 100 share is a total no-brainer for second income

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 insurance company is an absolutely brilliant source of second income and Harvey Jones reckons it will be…

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I could make £14.2k of passive income from £99 a week with this secret sauce

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why sacrificing the immediate reward of dividends today can boost his long-term passive income prospects.

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Which looks the better bank buy right now: Lloyds or NatWest shares?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares are a very popular pick among FTSE 100 investors, but I think there are several better choices overall,…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a £14,616 annual passive income with M&G shares!

| Simon Watkins

Big passive income can be generated over time with 9.5%-yielding M&G shares, especially if the dividends paid are used to…

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