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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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With 8%+ dividends, how long can these FTSE 100 passive income stocks stay cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in UK stocks for passive income? I am, and I see so many big yields out there I'm spoiled…

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Can this 7% yielding passive income stock boost my wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is looking for juicy dividends from passive income stocks to grow her wealth. Can this investment trust help?

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Would investing £1,000 in Imperial Brands shares a decade ago have made me money?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a decade's worth of performance by Imperial Brands shares. Looking forward, does he plan to buy into…

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One 5%+ yielding FTSE 250 investment trust I’d consider buying this November

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a FTSE 250 investment trust he thinks could be a welcome addition to his portfolio at…

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Up, down or flat? The Vodafone dividend forecast has got me thinking

| Christopher Ruane

As a shareholder in the telecoms giant, Christopher Ruane has been considering the Vodafone dividend forecast. Here's his current thinking.

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I’d use this Warren Buffett approach to finding cheap UK income shares

| Christopher Ruane

By learning from the investment approach of the 'Sage of Omaha', our writer hopes to identify income shares to buy…

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Extra income before Christmas? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could aim to build extra income streams before this Christmas that might earn him money…

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Down 42% this year! Is this now the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock’s share price growth lags that of its earnings per share. It's undervalued to its peers, and…

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I’d buy these dividend shares for lifelong second income

| Paul Summers

Our writer thinks the stock market offers the most convenient way of generating a second income for the rest of…

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I’d buy 11,000 shares of this FTSE 100 financial stock to aim for £1,000 a month second income

| Alan Oscroft

What's the secret to earning a second income to help fund our retirement? For me, it's all about buying good…

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Stock market side hustle! How I’m building passive income in 2024 from cheap UK shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how dirt-cheap UK shares have opened up an unbelievable opportunity to build a portfolio of dividend stocks.

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I’d buy 13,700 shares of this £1 renewable energy stock for £1k a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This green energy stock looks great value to me after its recent share price fall. Its high yield could provide…

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With inflation at 6.7%, here are 2 FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK inflation is proving stubborn, but can these two dividend stocks help investors stay ahead in the current financial climate?…

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How to invest £10k for a 7% dividend yield before 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are more than 50 companies in the FTSE 350 offering a dividend yield greater than 7%! But not all…

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5%+ dividend yields! 3 of the greatest REITs UK investors can consider buying today

| Royston Wild

REITs are rock-solid stocks that can generate mountains of passive income. Here are a few high-yield ones on my shopping…

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6.9% dividend yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2025!

| Royston Wild

Current dividend forecasts mean BT shares offer yields that smash the FTSE 100 forward average. So should I buy the…

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Down 33% since March, Barclays shares look a screaming buy to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have lost a third of their value since their 2023 peak. But Cliff D'Arcy thinks they're a steal…

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Is the Standard Chartered dividend forecast getting worse?

| Christopher Ruane

After third-quarter results were released this week, our writer has concerns about the medium-term Standard Chartered dividend forecast.

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16% a year! Is this high-yield investment trust too good to be true?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into an investment trust with an unusually high yield and considers what it might deliver in the…

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My £3-a-day second income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines how he could try to build a four-figure annual second income in a decade by investing just…

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3 shares to buy in November for 10%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his shopping list of three high-yield dividend shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming weeks…

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How investing £5 a day in income stocks could unlock £5,000 annual dividends

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Income stocks can provide investors with a steady stream of cash for a more comfortable lifestyle. Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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£3 a day to earn £300 annual passive income in 3 years? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how some basic investing principles could hopefully help him earn a triple-figure annual passive income for just…

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How to start building a passive income with just £500

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to kick off a winning passive income portfolio for the long run with just £500 starting…

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2 top dividend stocks I’ve bought to hold for AT LEAST 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Investing using a long-term approach can be the difference between retiring rich and, well, not! Here are two dividend stocks…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I plan to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm banking on these UK dividend shares to deliver exceptional long-term returns. And I think they could be bargains following…

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Yielding 3.3%, this dividend share is extremely enticing

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she likes the look of this dividend share for her holdings as she looks to boost…

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Down 24% in 3 months, Hargreaves Lansdown shares look a steal to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have plunged by almost a quarter since hitting 927p in July. But their cash yield of nearly…

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2 ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a SIPP

| Charlie Carman

Searching for high-yield dividend stocks to fund a successful retirement? Here are two FTSE 100 shares investors might consider buying.

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My £100 a month passive income plan

| Charlie Keough

This Fool aims to build streams of passive income to serve him for retirement. Here, he details how he plans…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in M&G shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

M&G shares have to delivered some capital growth over the last year but the real attraction is its double-digit dividend…

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How many Phoenix Group Holdings shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Harvey Jones

If I went all in on Phoenix Group Holdings shares I could generate a mighty level of income. But could…

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These 2 UK shares produce powerful passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While many FTSE 100 companies pay generous passive income to their shareholders, these two stocks offer huge dividend yields.

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Here are 2 top FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down two great FTSE 100 shares that she believes could boost a portfolio of stocks.

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Here’s how many Barclays shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

| Charlie Carman

Barclays shares offer a dividend yield well above the FTSE 100 average, but disappointing Q3 results highlight the risks potential…

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These FTSE 250 dividend stocks both yield over 8%! But I’d only consider buying one

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers names one mid-cap dividend stock he'd be willing to buy and one he wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 stocks I bought for big passive income flows

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 100 is where it was back in March 2017, limiting growth opportunities. But high-yielding stocks can still generate…

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Down 19% in 6 months, this FTSE 100 share pays 9.5% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 stock has lagged behind the London market over six months, one year, and five years. But I…

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How I can turn my Stocks & Shares ISA into a 7% yielding machine

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can fill his Stocks & Shares ISA with the right kind of stocks in order…

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Yielding 7%, here’s a dividend stock investors should consider buying now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this dividend stock looks like an enticing option with its above-average yield and defensive traits.

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