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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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I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £10K in dividends over 5 years

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons that the current market offers some attractive long-term opportunities to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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Are Barclays shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are regularly cited as being among the cheapest on the FTSE 100. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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At 43p, is this the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have great potential, but they're weighed down by investor pessimism. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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5 reasons why Legal & General shares are too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

Legal & General shares have been declining all year. Cliff D'Arcy explains why he thinks they are still a bargain.

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Here’s why I bought this exciting penny share with its 4% payout

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added this penny share, with its enticing dividend yield and exciting growth prospects, to her…

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Falling UK shares could be a great opportunity to boost wealth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With UK shares trading at lower levels, our writer explains why and how she sees an opportunity to capitalise and…

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Why I’m making a second income from stocks at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he can buy stocks that have fallen in value and maximise the dividend potential as part…

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Lifelong passive income for £25 a week? Here’s how

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how to reap the benefits of passive income in the future by working hard and reinvesting even…

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How safe is the Persimmon dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Persimmon dividend be cut further if its recent poor performance continues? Christopher Ruane considers some possible scenarios.

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At £11.60, are Persimmon shares a steal? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Persimmon shares lifted this week after the firm posted a sharp drop in H1 profit. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Here’s one FTSE 250 stock not to be missed right now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool details what she would describe as an unmissable opportunity in this FTSE 250 house builder after a trading…

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With an 8% payout, here’s one cheap stock to boost my passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she likes this FTSE 100 stock to boost her passive income, given its enticing yield and…

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Should I buy these eye-catching FTSE 100 dividend shares today?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE dividend shares have grabbed my attention following recent results. Should I take the plunge and buy them for…

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How these 2 LSE stocks could make me a second income of £1,780!

| Simon Watkins

These 2 LSE stocks pay high dividends, can be bought at big discounts to their year highs and could pay…

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Is the 15% dividend yield forecast for this FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the already generous dividend yield of a FTSE 250 stock but considers the even more promising dividend…

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Here’s how I’d turn £5 a day into £7,678 of yearly passive income

| Harshil Patel

It’s possible to build a healthy passive income starting from scratch. Our writer explores how and what's involved.

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dividend shares this cheap

| Alan Oscroft

Should we stock up on all those big high-yield dividend shares on offer now? Well, I'd take a bit of…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £21,260 second income

| Alan Oscroft

I dream of putting my feet up and living on a second income from dividend shares. With a bit of…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a passive income!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks are two of the best I currently own. Here's why I think they're great stocks…

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How I’d turn an empty £20k ISA into world-class passive income of £36,339 a year

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 dividend shares look brilliant value at the moment. I'd buy these five to generate a lifelong passive income…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett helped me buy this FTSE stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has helped shape many people's portfolios indirectly. Here’s how he helped our Fool.

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Here’s one top income stock to buy for long-term returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this income stock could be a good addition to her holdings for stable returns and future…

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Here’s why I’ve bought Coca-Cola HBC shares for a second income!

| Royston Wild

Fresh trading numbers have boosted my belief in the wisdom of owning Coca-Cola HBC shares. This is why it's one…

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This FTSE 250 share looks like a once-in-a-decade bargain to me!

| Paul Summers

A weak housing market is impacting sentiment for this FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) stock. But our writer thinks it now offers…

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Down 20%+ in 12 months, are these FTSE 100 shares great buys for opportunistic investors?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE 100 shares that have taken a big hit over the last year. Could these stocks…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the economy still reeling from inflation, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to tap into dividend shares to generate a second…

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6.6% and 6.4% yields! Which of these FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy today?

| Royston Wild

Both Rio Tinto and Lloyds Banking Group shares offer huge dividend yields. But which is the best FTSE 100 stock…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares yield 5%. Are they one of the FTSE 100’s best buys?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With potential for growth and dividends, Hargreaves Lansdown shares have all the right ingredients to be a great long-term investment,…

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Down 24%, is it time to buy this high-yielding FTSE 100 bank stock?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 bank has been hit by bad publicity, but it posted great H1 results, and paid an 11.4%…

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The £5-a-day passive income methods I’d use

| Charlie Keough

By investing just £5 a day, this Fool explains how he'd build a stream of passive income that could serve…

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What I’d need to invest in the FTSE 100 index to give up work and live off the income

| Harvey Jones

A FTSE 100 index tracker gives investors access to scores of UK blue-chips. But I hope to generate higher income…

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3 FTSE dividend stocks near 52-week lows to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights three well-known, ‘blue-chip’ stocks that are out of favour and currently trading near 52-week lows. Is this…

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How I can aim for £10k a year from dividend shares for the price of a daily coffee

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how even a relatively small amount invested in the right dividend shares can yield strong results over…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA portfolio into a second income worth £196,308!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how easy it is to begin the journey towards earning a second income, even when starting…

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£250 a month of FTSE 100 shares could create a second income of £27,187 a year

| Harshil Patel

FTSE 100 shares offer some of the most attractive dividends. Our writer considers how to use them to build a…

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

| Charlie Carman

Aviva shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. Charlie Carman outlines how many he'd need…

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NatWest shares look cheap after the Nigel Farage debacle

| John Fieldsend

NatWest shares are near a 52-week low after recent events have hit the bank’s share price. Here’s whether I’m buying…

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Looking for quality dividend shares? Here’s one I like

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for the best dividend shares and breaks down one stock that increased its payout for 43…

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AI could disrupt this FTSE 100 giant, but here’s why I’d buy its shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how this FTSE 100 stock has been impacted by the artificial intelligence revolution and why she would…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Down 22%, is it time to buy this LSE stock for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

Rio Tinto is a powerhouse LSE stock offering serious passive income and it looks a bargain to me now, having…

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