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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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9% and 7% yields! 2 income stocks investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Income stocks are a great way to build wealth. Our writer explains why investors aiming to do this should look…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Aviva shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights two reasons why Aviva shares may well be worth considering for a passive income portfolio right now.

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £42,495 annual second income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explains how he'd go about investing £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a handsome second…

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Why the BP share price is poised for further gains in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This year, the BP share price has already risen about 12%. However, with oil prices up , there could be…

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How many shares of this FTSE dividend star would make me £500 a month of passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE dividend star can generate major passive income, especially if the dividends are reinvested, even starting from zero.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m staying away from

| Sumayya Mansoor

There are many great investment opportunities on the FTSE 100 index. Our writer explains why she doesn’t think this gaming…

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2 FTSE stocks I’d be willing to put 100% of my money into for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

If I were only able to buy a limited number of stocks to generate a passive income stream, I’d definitely…

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Dividend yields up to 9.5%! Which of these cheap British stocks should I buy?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield is a great way to maximise the returns on an investment. I'm considering the prospects of…

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1 no-brainer FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in 2024

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the new tax year begins, our writer is thinking about which stocks could bolster her Stocks & Shares ISA.…

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1 undervalued income stock investors should consider buying for retirement

| Charlie Keough

This Fool's been on the hunt for the best income stock to retire on and HSBC has piqued his interest.…

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Here’s my dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares for the next two years

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals his predictions for when the company is likely to resume paying dividends after the remarkable rally in…

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I reckon this FTSE 250 business has all the winning ingredients for me to lock in high profits

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver loves a good REIT. And he says this FTSE 250 company could be one of the best going. He…

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£27bn of passive income from just 5 shares? Wow!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm looking to build a passive income of £100k a year and have spotted these five UK shares, which pay…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £1,243 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends paid can generate significant passive income over time.

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1 dividend superstar bank I’d buy over Lloyds shares right now

| Simon Watkins

HSBC pays a much higher yield than Lloyds shares, is set to make more revenue, and does not have the…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could deliver a £1,640 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Could these FTSE shares be among the best dividend stocks to buy right now? Our writer Royston Wild explains why…

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Looking for FTSE 250 shares? Here’s one overlooked pick I’d love to buy!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer reckons there are plenty of quality FTSE 250 shares out there. Here she discusses one she likes and…

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I’d target £1,000 a month in passive income, from this FTSE 100 value stock

| Alan Oscroft

I aim for passive income through buying good value dividend stocks in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's one to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying before interest rate cuts

| Sumayya Mansoor

Murmurings of potential interest rate cuts have got this Fool thinking about which FTSE 100 shares could benefit. She breaks…

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1 stock to consider buying today for powerful passive income

| Charlie Keough

Making passive income is the dream for millions. This Fool has found one stock he thinks investors should strongly consider.

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858 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend giant can make me £3,013 in passive income each month

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock looks undervalued against its peers, has a growing business, and generates big passive income for me…

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Need an income boost? Here’s 1 dividend share with an eye-catching yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a dividend share from the property sector with a yield almost double the FTSE 100 average…

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I bought this income stock at £1.84. So why am I not buying it at £1.57?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s concerned that rising debt suddenly makes Forterra shares risky, despite the stock looking stable from a passive income…

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Forget Lloyds shares and consider buying these high dividend stocks for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are the number one pick with many UK dividend investors. But our writer Royston Wild thinks these banking…

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If I was retiring tomorrow, I’d buy these 3 unmissable FTSE income stocks

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the prowl for top FTSE 100 dividend income stocks. He thinks these three are unmissable buys,…

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1 top investment to consider now for kick-starting a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Despite being in a sector of volatile stocks, this business is growing, and the shares could enhance a diversified ISA.

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Next stop £6 for the Aviva share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting its 2023 low in September, the Aviva share price has leapt 34% in six months. It hasn't hit…

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How I’d build a second income for £8 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks putting less than a tenner a day into dividend shares could help him build a growing second…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £2,494 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

There’s more than one way to earn long-term passive income. But Stephen Wright outlines how he’d go about investing £20,000…

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1 overlooked high-yield dividend stock to consider buying today!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend stock offers one of the biggest yields I've come across. And with the sector booming, I don't see…

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I’d buy 11,907 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to lock in £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is jam-packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one I’d snap up now to start…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap dividend shares in an empty ISA today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons that FTSE 100 dividend shares are a great way to build wealth slowly but surely over time.…

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£250 would buy me 221 shares in this exciting 6.6% yielding income share!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this income share, with its focus on a burgeoning sector, could be a great addition to…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £5,880 annual passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd target thousands of pounds in passive income annually by investing in top stocks for the…

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Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for IAG shares!

| James Beard

Our writer asks whether the reinstatement of the dividend could give a boost to IAG shares. But he thinks income…

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2 second income shares I’d buy to hold until 2034!

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend stocks to buy and hold for the long haul? Here are two top second income shares I…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 250 shares could help me turn £20k into a million!

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can yield a brilliant blend of capital gains and dividend income. Our…

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1 under-the-radar FTSE 250 gem this Fool loves!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down what she believes to be a FTSE 250 hidden gem and explains why she’s planning on…

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Yielding over 6%, is this the best FTSE REIT for juicy passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to boost her passive income, our writer is looking at real estate investment trusts (REITs). Is this the best…

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Will NatWest shares be worth buying when the UK government offloads its stake this summer?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK government's planning to sell some of the NatWest shares it bought in the Global Financial Crisis. Will this…

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