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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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3 passive income stocks I’d buy as a lower-risk investor

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three stocks he'd buy if he had a lower tolerance for risk but still wanted to…

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The Legal & General dividend yield’s already over 9%. What if the stock market sinks?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the juicy Legal & General dividend could become even more attractive over the long run --…

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£12,000 of this FTSE 250 dividend star could make me £21,981 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 250 investment management firm pays one of the highest yields in any FTSE index and can generate major…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d buy 20,500 shares in this UK REIT for a £1,417 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a REIT with strong occupancy levels, reliable tenants, and scope to raise rents are a…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d consider buying to target a £1,170 passive income in 2025!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks are worth considering and could provide investors with a big second income for years to…

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2 high-yield shares I’d consider to target a £1,380 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best high-yield dividend shares to buy for a four-figure second income? Here are a couple of income…

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The 3 big threats to Lloyds’ share price for 2024 and 2025!

| Royston Wild

Is Lloyds' share price one of the FTSE 100’s biggest investor traps? Here are just a few reasons why the…

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Up 110% in 1 year, can this FTSE 100 stock rocket even higher?

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 market darling has charged higher in recent years. Is there further to run or is it time…

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Will this penny stock be the next cheap share I buy for my ISA?

| Roland Head

This penny stock is trading 35% below brokers’ target price. With a 4.8% dividend yield on offer as well, I’m…

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Up 42% in a year, and yielding over 5%, I reckon this quality dividend stock is a great opportunity!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our Fool explains why this dividend stock looks like a no-brainer buy for her holdings, and breaks down her investment…

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At a 52-week low, are BP shares now a screaming FTSE 100 bargain?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 big oiler isn't doing the business for investors in 2024. But could this be a wonderful contrarian…

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How I’d aim to earn a second income by investing just £5 a day

| Mark Hartley

A second income can be a lifeline when catastrophe strikes and money's tight. I plan to build one by investing…

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£9,000 of Legal & General shares could make me £1,036 in monthly passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares pay one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, which could generate major passive income…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for National Grid shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

National Grid's share price tanked following news of an upcoming dividend cut. But is it still one of the FTSE…

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1 cheap 4.6% yielding FTSE 250 stock I’d buy for my ISA in September!

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt to bolster her ISA, Sumayya Mansoor explains why she’s a fan of this FTSE 250 retailer for…

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This fantastic income stock could be about to join the FTSE 100!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With the FTSE 100 reshuffle around the corner, this Fool breaks down a property stock that could be about to…

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£12K stashed away? I’d turn that into a passive income stream worth £272 a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A passive income stream is most people’s dream to help them gain financial freedom. Our writer explains how she would…

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The Diageo share price is going nowhere. Is the stock dead money?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has lost all its upward momentum recently. Is it game over for this legendary FTSE 100…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £9,126 a year of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow exponentially through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income.

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Here’s why this is one of my favourite FTSE 100 stocks

| Kevin Godbold

With a dividend yield of almost 6% and growth potential ahead, has this FTSE 100 stock become a no-brainer to…

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£20,000 in savings? Here are 2 ways I’d target a second income from UK property

| Royston Wild

The cost of a buy-to-let investment's soaring. So I think there can be better ways to profit from bricks and…

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6%+ dividend yield stocks! Three I might buy to target a £1,155 passive income for 2025

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks could deliver a four-figure passive income in 2025. Here's why they're on long-term investor Royston Wild's radar…

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My favourite FTSE 100 dividend share is yielding only 3.6%. But I’m not selling!

| James Beard

Despite seeing a big reduction in the yield of his number one dividend share, our writer has no plans on…

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A 9.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 250 income stock or is it a value trap?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield can represent a great opportunity -- or a risky investment. I'm considering the prospects of one…

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I’ve been buying shares in this under-the-radar passive income stock

| Stephen Wright

With wider margins than Apple and huge barriers to entry, which passive income stock does Stephen Wright think is too…

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A 6.9% yield but down 8%! Is it time for me to buy more of this bargain FTSE 100 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 100 high-yield gem remains a global powerhouse in its field, and its share price looks very undervalued against…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

With a 6.9% dividend yield, Lloyds shares might look like an excellent buy for passive income investors. But is the…

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With 7%+ yields, here are two fantastic UK dividend stocks to consider buying now

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market has enjoyed impressive growth in 2024 but two of its most-loved dividend stocks still offer very…

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Yields above 9%! I’ll kick myself if I don’t buy these 2 FTSE income stocks in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these two FTSE 100 dividend income stocks offer unmissable yields and he's keen to top up his…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 138p?

| John Fieldsend

BT stock has fallen after shock news that will affect its Openreach division. Is the current 138p share price a…

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Are dividend stocks the best way to earn passive income? Mark Cuban is a fan!

| Mark Hartley

Celebrity investor Mark Cuban is vocal about his love for dividend stocks. Their regular cash payments can provide a steady…

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Despite an 8.3% yield, I wouldn’t touch this popular passive income stock with a bargepole!

| James Beard

For 25 consecutive years, this FTSE 100 stock has grown its dividend. Although popular with investors looking for passive income,…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £10,000 second income?

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 yielding around 3.5%, investors need £285,714 to earn a £10,000 second income. But Stephen Wright thinks…

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3 mega-cheap dividend shares to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares are tipped to pay a better passive income than the FTSE 100. Royston Wild thinks they might…

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FTSE 250 dividend cut? A couple of warning signs I’d watch!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share cut its dividend this year. Our writer explains why he wasn't surprised, based on how he…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty £20k ISA into £650k by snapping up cheap shares in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to buy cheap shares in September as part of his plan to build a long-term pot…

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2 UK shares with growing dividends and yields over 9%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into two FTSE 100 shares that have been growing their dividends annually and are not far away…

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I’m looking for the best passive income stocks to buy in September. Have I found them?

| Mark Hartley

As summer comes to an end, market activity is increasing. So I'm looking for the best dividend-paying stocks to buy…

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How much would I need to invest to earn £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through the steps he'd take to target a four-figure monthly passive income from investing in the stock…

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2 dividend shares on my radar in September

| Stephen Wright

Interest rates are sending prices higher, but Stephen Wright thinks there are still opportunities for dividend investors looking for shares…

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