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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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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £17,381 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool loves to buy dividend shares as a method for building his second income. Here, he explains how effective…

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Imperial Brands vs British American Tobacco: which should investors prefer for long-term passive income?

| Stephen Wright

The long-term future of tobacco stocks as passive income investments depends on their ability to move past cigarettes. Which one…

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1 dividend giant I’d rather buy over Lloyds shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares split opinion among investors. Our writer details her stance and breaks down one pick she prefers.

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This 7.4% yielding FTSE 250 dividend stock is my pick for instant income

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt to build wealth, our writer explains why this FTSE 250 pick could be great for her to…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £10,000 annual second income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer thinks he's discovered a winning strategy to score himself a steady second income stream. Could his plan work?

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2 dividend stocks that just keep on growing income payments

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of dividend stocks where the per share payouts have been rising in recent years,…

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Here are without a doubt my 2 favourite dividend shares!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has scoured his portfolio to find his favourite dividend shares. He reckons he's found them in HSBC and…

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A 6.4% yield but down 11%! Is it time for me to buy this FTSE 250 dividend stock?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 terrestrial and digital broadcaster pays nearly double the index’s average yield, and its shares look very undervalued…

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I’m considering buying 200 shares in this FTSE 250 star to target £4,500 a month in passive income!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for ways to make an enormous passive income. A couple of hundred shares in this FTSE 250 star…

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These are 2 of my best shares to buy for a winning portfolio!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking for shares to buy for her holdings, our writer reckons these two no-brainer industry giants could be savvy additions…

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How much money do I need to invest in the stock market to create a second income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Building a second income through investing is possible. This Fool breaks down the maths and methods of how she would…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from falling interest rates!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Could further interest rate cuts send FTSE 100 stocks upwards? Our writer thinks so, and details two picks she likes.

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Down 70% and yielding 10%, is this FTSE 250 share a bargain?

| Roland Head

This founder-led firm is trading at levels last seen in 2009. Is this FTSE 250 share an unmissable bargain -…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d be happy as Larry to buy and hold for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers checks out the latest earnings report from a FTSE 250 stock he thinks has great passive income credentials.

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This brilliant piece of Warren Buffett advice is transforming how I buy shares

| Harvey Jones

Every time Harvey Jones catches up on Warren Buffett he learns a new lesson about investing. He also learns what…

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If I’d put £10,000 into Glencore shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Glencore shares have performed miserably so far in 2024. Paul Summers estimates how big his paper loss would be.

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The yield on this FTSE 250 stock has jumped above 10%! Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a FTSE 250 stock that offers a very high dividend yield, but is one that he…

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How much passive income would I make each year from £17,000 of BT shares?

| Simon Watkins

BT shares are 75% undervalued by my reckoning, look set for strong growth and offer a very good yield that…

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A 5%+ yield and down 13%, is this FTSE bank an unmissable bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 100 banking gem look very undervalued to me, supported by solid business growth prospects, and a…

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Last chance to consider buying NatWest shares for a September dividend

| Stephen Wright

NatWest shares are about to trade without a dividend worth 1.8% of the current share price. So should investors think…

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6%+ yields! Which of these cheap UK dividend shares should I buy?

| Mark Hartley

These FTSE 100 dividend shares look like bargains right now. But could one of them prove to be more lucrative…

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Down more than 20% this year, here are 2 oversold stocks to consider buying today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why these unloved FTSE 250 shares are on his list of stocks to consider buying in this…

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These 2 dividend stocks look like no-brainer buys despite challenges ahead

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer details why she feels these dividend stocks could be great buys to help boost her wealth despite risks…

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3 mega-cheap stocks I’d buy for an instant £1,520 dividend income!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are tipped to provide huge dividend income this year. Here's why they could…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £642 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Life-enhancing passive income can be made by buying high-quality, high-yielding shares, especially if the dividends are used to buy more…

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My 2 favourite income stocks yield more than 10% after today’s dip and I’m desperate to buy more

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is hoping to take advantage of the stock market dip to top up his position in his two…

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Could I effortlessly earn passive income in real estate with Big Yellow Group?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko loves Big Yellow for its juicy passive income. In addition, analysts think the stock can grow 5% in…

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If I’d put £10k into Santander shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the recent performance of Santander shares and considers whether he'd add them to his…

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£11,000 invested in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem can make me £10,918 each year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has strong growth prospects that support a high dividend yield, and its shares also look very…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250's up 30%, but this income stock's down 40%. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for me, or…

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2 dividend shares I’m running a mile from

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two dividend shares that could be in massive trouble with payout cuts lurking around the corner. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d much rather buy this 8.5% high-yield FTSE stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-yield stock's currently paying massive dividends that management just hiked once again, putting buy-to-let income strategies to shame.

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Was I right to sell my Lloyds shares and buy some of this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend stock instead?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend stock receives much less attention than Lloyds shares, but it yields much more and has better…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy after last week’s washout!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy at knock-down prices? I think these FTSE 100 passive income favourites merit…

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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Mark Hartley

Shares of FTSE 100 insurance giant Legal & General have an attractive 9% dividend yield. Here’s why it's my choice…

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Is this dividend stock a no-brainer to boost passive income?

| Gordon

Plenty of dividend stocks look appealing to those seeking passive income, but I think it's worth taking a closer look…

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£25,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d look to earn a second income from the UK property market

| Stephen Wright

Higher interest rates made being a buy-to-let landlord difficult. But the UK housing market could still be a great place…

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2 reasons why I’m eyeing the Aviva share price

| Charlie Keough

With its share price sitting at 484.5p, this Fool likes the look of Aviva. Here he gives two reasons why…

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If I’d invested £10k in my SIPP 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money 10 years of SIPP investing could have made and why picking individual stocks might be the…

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Two 6.3%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA this August

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could provide ISA investors with a large passive income for years…

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