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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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Should I buy this FTSE 100 jewel for second income before 2024?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why now could be a good time for him to buy a media giant for second income…

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Should I buy Glencore shares for 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have taken a big hit in 2023 on the back of economic weakness. Are they worth buying for…

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How much do I need to invest in income shares to earn £1k a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how large a portfolio needs to be to earn an extra £1,000 a month from dividends and…

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£6,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £515 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Reinvesting the dividends paid from high-yielding stocks into more high-paying shares can generate significant passive income over time.

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Is this FTSE 250 TV giant one of the best opportunities on the market right now?

| Sumayya Mansoor

A staple name among UK television lovers, this FTSE 250 stock has fallen substantially. Is it time to buy the…

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Could this 2.5% yielding penny stock soar in 2024 and beyond?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This penny stock has struggled throughout 2023 but could the new year provide it with a much needed positive momentum…

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With £500 I’d start a passive income portfolio with these UK shares

| Stephen Wright

Owning shares in an established business can be a great source of passive income. And Stephen Wright thinks now is…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 and small cap stocks in 2024 to target a second income!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE share offers a 6% dividend yield and trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio. Here's why I'll buy it,…

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An 8%+ yield? I need to be careful with this dividend forecast

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the dividend forecast for a stock is appealing, but it doesn’t necessarily tell the full story…

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Could the 7.6% Aviva dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's attracted by the Aviva dividend and considers whether the insurance share may merit a place…

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I’d target these shares in 2024 for a second income

| Charlie Keough

As we head towards a brand new year, this Fool is targeting shares that will generate him a second income.…

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Should I buy this fallen FTSE 100 passive income star for 2024?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight pays high dividends, looks very undervalued, and should benefit from China’s ongoing recovery in 2024.

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Here’s how I’d target £450 a month in passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Harshil Patel

Owning a basket of dividend-paying shares can offer a generous amount of passive income. Our writer explores where to start…

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How much must I invest in Tesco shares to earn income of £1,000 a year in 2024?

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have given investors a winning combination of dividend income and share price growth lately. Should I buy them?

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If I could only buy 1 more FTSE income stock in December, I’d grab this ultra-high-yielder

| Harvey Jones

I think I can afford to buy one more FTSE 100 income stock before the end of the year. My…

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2 terrific cheap shares I’d snap up before it’s too late!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer wants to capitalise on cheap shares now before any potential market rally and identifies a couple of stocks…

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My £3-a-day second income plan for 2024

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he could try to build a growing second income in the coming year for just…

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I’d buy 13,570 shares of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 share has fallen out of favour with investors despite being a major player in an industry that…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for their 7.5% dividend yield in 2024?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares offer a tantalising blend of low earnings multiples and big dividend yields. They’re a no-brainer buy for investors,…

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I’d buy Vodafone and HSBC shares in December for their spectacular dividend forecasts!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks could supercharge my passive income, based on current dividend forecasts. Here's why I'll buy them at…

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A top dividend stock I’m hoping to buy for my ISA in 2024!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 stock continues to perform brilliantly! Here's why I'm targeting it for my dividend stocks portfolio when I…

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How I’d target a monthly £300 passive income from investing in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through some of the practicalities of how he'd aim to generate passive income by investing in dividend…

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If this event happens, I think the IAG share price could soar in 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price could be set for further gains if it decides to do one…

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These FTSE shares have fallen 20%+ in 2023. Are they no-brainer buys for 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE stocks that have tanked this year. Has the share price weakness in 2023 presented an…

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These dividend shares yield 11% and 8.6% and I think they look cheap!

| Charlie Keough

With passive income on his mind, this Fool is targeting dividend shares for his portfolio. Here are two he likes…

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I’d buy 1,593 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to aim for £312 a month of passive income!

| James Beard

There's one FTSE 250 stock that's fallen 42% over the past five years. But I think now could be a…

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If I could only buy 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares in December, it would be these!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 income shares are brilliant stocks to buy for these uncertain times. Here's why I'll buy…

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If I could buy just one FTSE stock right now, it would be this high flyer!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Mulling over the choice of only buying one FTSE stock, Sumayya Mansoor explains why she would choose this discount retailer.

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8% or 4%? Is one dividend yield twice as good?

| Christopher Ruane

When it comes to income shares, could less be more? This writer considers the role of dividend yield in his…

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One undervalued growth stock I’m eyeing up ahead of 2024!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This growth stock caught the eye of our writer. She breaks down its investment viability as she looks to start…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks whose dividend yields just passed 7%!

| John Fieldsend

These FTSE 100 stocks just passed the 7% dividend yield mark! Is it time to take advantage of depressed prices?…

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If I could only buy 3 dividend stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I’d pick these winners

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend stocks are some of the most reliable payers in the FTSE 100 index. And they all have…

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A BP case study: time to end FTSE 100 share buybacks?

| James Beard

Nearly 40% of FTSE 100 companies have decided to buy their own shares in 2023. Using BP as an example,…

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Here’s how I’ll search for the best passive income stocks to buy in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

I look for cash from UK stocks and shares to try to set up some long-term passive income. But there…

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£5k of savings? I’d target income of £7,544 a year by investing in just 3 dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

I'm building a portfolio of dividend shares to give me a passive income in retirement. It's astonishing how the rewards…

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One dividend giant I’d buy over Aviva shares

| Simon Watkins

Aviva shares still look a good buy to me, but I think right now another high-yielding dividend stock looks even…

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I’m not waiting for a stock market crash! Here are 2 stocks I’d snap up NOW!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor isn't letting fears of a stock market crash get in the way of building her portfolio. She's looking…

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Here’s my 10-year plan to reach an annual £27,347 passive second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer outlines his decade-long plan to invest in high-yield dividend shares in order to reach a sizeable future second…

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Is this 2.5% yielding income stock primed for growth and further returns?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at whether this firm, already an enticing income stock, could be set to grow…

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One 5% yielding soaring stock investors should consider for juicy passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool reckons this utility business could be a great passive income earner, thanks to its impressive track record of…

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