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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 the dividend forecast for Tesco shares

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have performed very well over the past 12 months, beating the FTSE 100 index and outperforming several peers…

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To target a £5k annual second income, how much would you need to invest in FTSE 100 shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs some numbers on what it would take to earn a £5k second income each year from owning…

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2 shares that could help turn a £20k ISA into a £2k+ annual passive income machine

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a strategic approach to investing his ISA and reinvesting dividends, this writer hopes to build substantial long-term passive…

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What might waiting a decade to start a Lifetime ISA cost?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why it can pay to start sooner rather than later when it comes to setting up and…

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Some passive income ideas really are simple. Here’s one!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he likes to stick to the tried and tested when hunting for possible passive income ideas…

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Are these 2 unsung FTSE blue-chips the passive income stocks I never knew I wanted?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that the FTSE 100 contains fantastic passive income stocks with deceptively modest yields. Here are two he's…

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7%+ yields! 3 choices to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE companies each yielding over 7% he thinks investors should consider for a Stocks…

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How investors might try to turn £10,000 into a chunky passive income

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall looks at how the magic of compounding returns might help investors to create a handy second…

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Trading under 10 times earnings, is the easyJet share price too low?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall assesses whether there's still value in the easyJet share price after recent gains following a strong annual results…

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A 9.3% dividend yield? There could be juicy second income potential here

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a small-cap stock that has a high dividend yield thanks to a strategy involving buying income-generating…

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3 super-reliable FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2025

| Paul Summers

Our writer has been scanning the FTSE 100 for the best stocks to consider buying for the passive income they…

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Why I’ll be avoiding this FTSE 100 market darling in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at one FTSE 100 stock that has been soaring higher in 2024, and why he…

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I don’t care if my Legal & General shares don’t climb in 2025. I’ve still got that 9%+ yield!

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares come with one of the most generous dividends on the entire FTSE 100. Harvey Jones says…

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Another £5,000 invested in this FTSE 250 high-yield gem could make me £968 a month in dividend income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield star offers one of the biggest dividend returns in the FTSE 250 and the FTSE 100, especially if…

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Investors can start building towards a £10k second income with just £5 a day!

| Mark Hartley

A fiver a day seems like a small price to pay for a potentially lucrative second income later in life.…

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17,648 shares in this under-the-radar Dividend Aristocrat could earn investors £1,500 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

With 47 years of consecutive dividend increases, James Halstead might be one of the best passive income shares for UK…

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Looking for a large passive income? Consider these REITs in a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top dividend-paying companies to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are two on Foolish writer Royston…

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Next year’s forecast 10.7% yield makes this FTSE blue chip my ultimate second income stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks the second income he gets from top FTSE 100 dividend stocks puts his portfolio on solid ground.…

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The FTSE 100 could trump the S&P 500 in 2025. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the S&P 500 has outperformed this year but flags up reasons why history might not repeat…

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A 6.7% yield but down 14%! Is it time for me to buy more of this FTSE passive income gem after it upgrades strategic targets?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE commodities giant aims for higher production of materials needed in ongoing urbanisation and for the energy transition, so…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to avoid like the plague in 2025

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies two FTSE 100 shares he wouldn't go near in 2025, explaining why their fundamentals don't align with…

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Why the 2025 dividend forecast for Lloyds shares doesn’t tempt me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares offer a yield of over 6% today. But Edward Sheldon believes other UK stocks will deliver higher overall…

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£11,000 in savings? Consider aiming to turn this into £8,469 in annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Money put into high-dividend-paying stocks with the returns used to buy more shares can change small investments into big passive…

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£9k in an ISA? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a juicy second income

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of quality UK shares to consider when attempting to build a second income. Here are two high-yielders…

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Warning: hedge funds expect this FTSE dividend stock to tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE dividend stock's down 54% over the last five years. And institutional investors expect its share price to continue…

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2,475 shares in this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend gem could make me £9,532 a year in passive income over time!  

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, which could generate a big passive income,…

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Can the Aviva share price smash it again next year? The experts have spoken

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Aviva share price has had a brilliant 12 months, powering ahead of its FTSE 100 rivals.…

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A 10% dividend yield from a FTSE 250 stock with a forward P/E of 5.6!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This oil & gas enterprise is firing on all cylinders and rewarding shareholders with a double-digit dividend yield! Is this…

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These are the 3 top-yielding FTSE 250 stocks in my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains why these three mid-cap stocks make good additions to his passive income portfolio, despite lacking the stability…

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3 passive income mistakes to avoid

| Stephen Wright

The stock market’s a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But an important part of investing is figuring…

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40,730 shares of this FTSE stock unlock a £500 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE stock’s been tumbling for years, but dividends have stayed in place, opening the door to a 10.4%-yielding second…

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Here’s my 3-step plan to target a £2,400+ second income in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the three moves he is making now to set up a sizeable second income next year without…

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What FTSE shares might raise their dividends annually for the next half century?

| Christopher Ruane

By looking at some characteristics of one FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat, our writer hopes to spot some potential future serial…

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13,176 shares in this UK dividend stock could pay me £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a FTSE 250 dividend stock that has faced challenges recently but now presents an opportunity for high-yield…

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10,428 shares of this UK stock generates £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Taylor Wimpey shares currently have an impressive 7.3% yield that's capable of generating a lucrative passive income. But is this…

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Here’s my £3-a-day passive income plan for 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day and investing it in proven blue-chip shares, our writer hopes to set…

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I’m building long-term wealth by investing in high-yielding FTSE dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is planning to fund his final years by investing in a balanced spread of FTSE 100 dividend shares.…

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An 8.6% yield, but down 19%! Is it time for me to start earning passive income by buying shares in this FTSE 250 REIT?

| Stephen Wright

Is a reliable 8.6% yield enough to make this FTSE 250 real estate investment trust one of the best dividend…

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2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be great sources of passive income over the long term. Here are a couple from the FTSE 100…

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Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 could make me a millionaire. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a couple of steps he plans to take in the coming year to boost his long-term Stocks…

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