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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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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to bag sky-high passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is offering up incredible passive income opportunities right now. Our writer takes a look at one stock…

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This FTSE 100 hidden gem is quietly taking things to the next level

| Sumayya Mansoor

After making it to the FTSE 100 index last year, Howden Joinery Group looks to be setting its sights on…

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£11k stashed away? I’d use it to target a £1,173 monthly passive income starting now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares are a great way to build a long-term passive income with minimal effort.

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How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £30,000 second income

| Mark Hartley

The key to true financial independence is a second income, and the stock market offers a possible long-term plan to…

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Investing £10K into this FTSE 100 giant could bag me a second income worth £980

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how dividend investing in the right picks could help build a second income stream, as well as…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I reckon could be savvy buys ahead of the next bull market

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why these FTSE 250 picks could be shrewd buys now, as economic sentiment at present could mean…

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I could turn £20K into a monthly passive income stream worth £1,685!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool isn't interested in leaving cash in the bank. She wants to invest to build a passive income stream…

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These boring but beautiful picks will always have a place in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is building his Stocks and Shares ISA around seven FTSE 100 dividend stocks that should slowly reveal their…

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Is this top banking stock my ticket to a chunky passive income?

| Ken Hall

Our writer wants to build a passive income for the future. He wonders whether this UK bank stock could help…

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How much passive income could I make for every £1,000 invested in Aviva shares?

| Simon Watkins

Even a relatively small investment in Aviva shares could generate much greater passive income, particularly if the dividends are reinvested…

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I’m considering 100 shares in this FTSE 250 gem to aim for £300 a month in dividends

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines why a lesser-known banking stock from the FTSE 250's worth considering for an income portfolio in 2024.

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Here’s how I could supercharge my wealth by snapping up the best dividend stocks!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how dividend stocks play a crucial part of her aspirations to build wealth, and details one pick…

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£15k to invest? A high-yield stock that could deliver a £1,575 passive income!

| Royston Wild

This UK income stock now carries a high dividend yield north of 10%. And I think it could prove a…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £1,876-a-month passive income

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings in the bank, he'd put it to work and start making…

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Is National Grid the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 100?

| Paul Summers

National Grid shares still boast a great yield that looks like it will be safely covered by profit. But is…

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If I’d invested £5k in Aviva shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wishes he bought Aviva shares three years ago but that's easy to say with hindsight. The big question…

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If I had to retire on the income from just 3 FTSE dividend shares, I’d buy these

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones narrows his hit list of FTSE 100 dividend shares to just three, which he hopes would give him…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £10,548 passive income each year!

| Simon Watkins

Buying high-quality, high-yielding shares can generate a big passive income over time, especially if the dividends are used to buy…

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2 FTSE 100 shares with blockbuster yields investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer has noticed that these FTSE 100 shares offer mammoth dividend yields, and reckons investors should take a closer…

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Down 36% and yielding 7.8%, is this FTSE 250 share a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 share with a sizeable dividend yield and a recent record of dividend growth.…

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Is this 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend star still a bargain after a 34% price rise?

| Simon Watkins

Despite its recent price rise, this FTSE 100 high-yield heavyweight still looks very undervalued to me, supported by strong earnings…

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£11,000 of Legal & General shares could make me £14,583 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A high passive income can be generated from a much smaller investment in Legal & General shares if the dividends…

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A 9.6% yield but down 14%! Should I consider this FTSE gem for my dividend portfolio?

| Mark Hartley

There are several things to consider when looking for FTSE shares with dividend potential. Here, our writer outlines his evaluation…

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I’d shun Lloyds Banking Group and consider this stock for passive income instead

| Kevin Godbold

This company's dividend record knocks spots off Lloyds Banking Group's, and it looks like decent value now with a yield…

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Is this ‘secret weapon’ a multi-billion pound reason to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how Lloyds shares could rise even higher as the bank's 'strategic hedge' is likely to boost…

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What’s the minimum I need to invest every month to earn a meaningful passive income?

| Mark Hartley

When looking to secure a stream of passive income it's important to be realistic. Our writer investigates a strategy to…

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These 2 great value income stocks could help me get rich and retire in style

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 income stocks have terrific track records of dividend growth and Harvey Jones wants them in his…

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Would I be crazy to buy more shares in FTSE giant Unilever after a 20% rise?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE powerhouse Unilever is performing really well at the moment. And Edward Sheldon's tempted to buy a few more shares…

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£12,000 in savings? I’d buy these 3 FTSE shares to target passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I've been looking for FTSE 100 shares with rising dividends that could be great buys for building up a long-term…

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How to start earning a second income today by investing just £500!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility in the UK economy has once again proved the need to have a significant second income stream. Here’s how…

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These superb FTSE 100 dividend yields could help create generational wealth

| Alan Oscroft

When I invest in the FTSE 100, I'm not only thinking of cash for my own retirement. I want to…

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Looking for dividend stocks? These 3 investment trusts might be great buys

| Royston Wild

Investment trusts can be great ways for investors to achieve financial independence. These dividend growth stocks could be three of…

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Which high-yield FTSE 100 stocks would I consider buying for passive income?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 contains a number of stocks offering monster dividend yields. Would our writer snap up any in his…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to generate over £100 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting £9,000 into carefully chosen blue-chip dividend shares today, our writer thinks he could earn a three figure monthly…

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2 ‘super-dependable’ dividend shares that have paid income for decades

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers two dividend shares that have rewarded shareholders with lucrative payments for more than 20 years.

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Very big dividend yields are expected from these FTSE 100 stocks

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights five FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields over 9% and explains which one he’d buy now.

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how to start earning a ton of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Passive income’s a proven path to financial freedom! Here’s how to start earning some by leveraging the power of an…

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Here’s how I’d target a million by buying FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to find the FTSE 100 shares that could make us a million? I say listen to…

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Here’s how I’d try to get rich, with just £200 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

For private investors, here's how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be our best route for building up a life-changing…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before they soar!

| Sumayya Mansoor

These two FTSE 100 stocks currently look like unmissable bargains, according to our writer. She explains why she’s bullish on…

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