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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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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole!

| Royston Wild

These UK dividend stocks offer yields north of 8%. But I'd still rather invest my cash in less risky companies…

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Here’s the FirstGroup dividend forecast for the next THREE years!

| Royston Wild

The dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares looks pretty exciting for the next few years. Should I buy this FTSE 250…

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After crashing 33%, this FTSE 250 candidate looks a steal

| Cliff D'Arcy

After collapsing by a third in five weeks, this FTSE 100 share is now deep into value territory. Alas, it…

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How I’d turn a handful of dividend stocks into a lifelong second income!

| Dr. James Fox

We all love passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how dividend stocks can help portfolio growth and second income…

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5 steps to earning a £500 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains the handful of steps he'd take to build a second income by investing in blue-chip, dividend-paying shares.

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Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 to target a four-figure passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd take advantage of current stock market valuations to boost his long-term passive income streams.

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Is it possible to earn a second income through investing in the stock market?

| John Choong

Is turning stock market investing into a second income just a pipe dream or is it actually achievable for regular…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I bought for a 7.1% yearly income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 firms pay cash yields of between 6% and 8% a year. I'll gladly collect this passive…

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Looking for dividend shares? Here’s one with a 6% yield!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is on the hunt for dividend shares and details one utility stock that fits the bill with its…

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I bought this growth stock and I’m up 35%!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added this growth stock to her holdings and also explains how her investment has done…

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How to turn a stock market crash into passive income paradise

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down the risks that a market crash presents, but also how it can be a great opportunity…

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I’d buy these 5 stocks in an empty £20k ISA to target a 5-figure passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

I'm taking advantage of FTSE 100 falls to generate maximum passive income from a portfolio of shares. These are my…

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Is this a new entry point after the BAE share price fell?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the BAE share price after the defence contractor acquired Ball Aerospace last…

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How to get rich by just investing £1,000 per month in dividend stocks

| John Choong

With the UK stock market in shambles today, is it possible for investors to get rich by just investing £1,000…

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy these 2 cheap shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor details two cheap shares she feels could be a great opportunity not to be missed right now.

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Should I buy Harbour Energy shares for their 7.8% dividend forecast?

| Alan Oscroft

Harbour Energy shares offer a high dividend forecast, and the company is past the high debts of its early days.…

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These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could make me £2,050 in second income!

| Simon Watkins

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong balance sheets and solid businesses. They pay stellar dividends, and could make me a…

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Near 52-week lows, are Persimmon shares a good buy for income and growth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares have been hammered over the last year. Could they provide attractive returns for long-term investors from here?

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Investing a £20k ISA in this FTSE 100 value stock could give me income of £2,000 a year

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 value stock offers an incredible yield of 10% a year. Can such a dizzying level of dividend…

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Will the Lloyds share price ever recover?

| Harvey Jones

I think the Lloyds share price looks like an unmissable bargain. But I've been saying that for years and it…

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I own these cheap UK shares for a 9.5% passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my ongoing search for passive income, I bought several new cheap shares. These six stocks now provide me with…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Persimmon shares near a 10-year low?

| Charlie Carman

Persimmon shares have fallen 70% from their 2020 peak as soaring mortgage rates hurt the FTSE 100 housebuilder. Is this…

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Here’s why I’m buying cheap UK shares ahead of a bull run

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she is adding cheap UK shares to her holdings now during market volatility with a potential…

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Yielding 7%, I’m buying this penny stock for juicy returns!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she is adding this penny stock to her holdings with an enticing yield and great growth…

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With a 3% payout, this value stock could be set to soar to new heights

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this value stock could be primed for huge growth in the future and how it could…

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I keep buying FTSE 100 shares. Am I crazy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Overall, FTSE 100 shares have been a disappointment in the past five years. But here's why I think this losing…

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9.5% yield! Are British American Tobacco shares too cheap at £25?

| Roland Head

The recent performance of British American Tobacco shares has been poor. But with a new CEO in charge, I've been…

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Here are 5 LSE dividend stocks with yields over 8%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of dividend stocks on the London Stock Exchange offer attractive payouts right now. These five sport yields between…

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Here are 2 of my best stocks to buy for passive income

| Charlie Keough

Raging inflation has this Fool looking to generate extra cash through passive income. Here, he highlights two stocks on his…

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Is this government-backed FTSE 100 bank a buy for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 ‘Big Four’ bank paid a stunning 11.4% dividend last year, has implicit government backing, and posted excellent…

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How to target a £500 a month passively with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Using dividend shares, it’s possible to build a second income of £6,000 a year, even starting from scratch with minimal…

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How I’d invest £3 a day in an ISA to get a second income of £37,957 for life

| Harvey Jones

It's possible to build a five-digit second income for retirement by investing relatively small sums. But it pays to start…

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Should I buy Glencore shares for a second income? Here’s what the charts say

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over some key charts (including the payout ratio) when considering whether to buy Glencore shares for dividend…

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Here’s one of my best stocks to buy for returns and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is on the hunt for the best stocks to buy for her holdings and identifies one stock she…

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I’d buy 10,228 shares of Legal & General stock for £2,000 in yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General is looking better than ever as a dividend stock. Here’s how I’d target a £2,000 passive income…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with its 4% yield?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this financial services business could be the ideal dividend stock to boost her passive income.

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Here’s one stock to buy for passive income with a 6.5% payout

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking to boost her passive income and details this dividend stock with its enticing yield and future…

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I’d buy 368 shares of this high-yield FTSE 250 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is struggling due to its links with the British economy. However, the index contains quality dividend stocks…

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10.8% yield! Is something wrong with Vodafone shares?

| Roland Head

Vodafone shares are trading at prices not seen for 25 years. Roland Head explains what's happening and why he thinks…

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Down 80%, is it time to reconsider Wood Group shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Wood Group shares surged in morning trading after the engineering firm raised guidance as it reported better-than-expected revenue in H1.

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