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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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£1K would buy me 51 shares in one of the best income stocks around!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for income stocks and explains how she could buy this tobacco stock with its excellent reputation…

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How I’d turn £10 a day into £50k passive income

| Tom Rodgers

Using small amounts of cash to make £50,000 of passive income is perfectly possible, says Tom Rodgers. And investors don't…

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Mega-profit Shell could be the FTSE 100’s best value stock

| Tom Rodgers

The UK's best value stock also has record profits, rising dividends and a massive growth market for its biggest earning…

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This FTSE 250 stock is falling but I reckon it’s a no-brainer buy!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite falling sharply since its initial public offering, this FTSE 250 incumbent could still be a shrewd investment, our writer…

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Here’s how I’d drip feed £95 a week into high-yield shares to target an £8k+ second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he'd take to build significant passive income streams by buying high-yield shares.

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The Diageo share price fell 23% in 2023: is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

The Diageo share price had a bumpy 2023. But with a strong dividend track record, this Fool takes a closer…

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If I’d invested £5k in Glencore shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have delivered poor returns over the last year, even when dividends are factored in. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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A 9.75% yield but down 19%! Should I buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 insurer pays one of the highest dividends in the market, is undervalued against its peers, and is…

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With a 12% yield, I think this potentially undervalued dividend stock is amazing

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko has been looking for a hidden dividend stock. He's found one he thinks could be undervalued, too. Will…

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Is this 28%-yielding passive income stock stuck in a doom loop?

| James Beard

Our writer examines the reasons why this passive income stock is yielding nearly 30%. And asks whether now's the time…

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I’d buy 7,027 shares of Legal & General stock for £1,500 in yearly passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks Legal & General is still one of the very best dividends around for generating ultra-high-yield passive income…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I would need to buy for £3,980 in annual dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how much he'd need to invest In Tesco shares now to generate almost £4K each year in…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k ISA to aim for £190,000 of annual second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is aiming to build a second income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares. Using this year's ISA…

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3 top tips for aiming to build a 6% dividend yield ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By buying and holding top-notch dividend stocks for the long run while reinvesting payouts, investors can potentially amass impressive amounts…

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3 top tips for building a 6%-dividend-yield ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a sustainable, high-dividend-yield ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian shares vital tips to avoid making common mistakes.

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I’m racing to buy cheap income stocks before it’s too late

| John Fieldsend

After a couple of years of volatile share prices, many income stocks are paying inflated yields. Here’s how I’m finding…

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2 dividend shares I’m buying in February

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is already thinking of the moves he plans to make in February. Here, he looks at two dividend…

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Building lifelong passive income for a couple of pounds a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would use a spare couple of pounds each day to build long-term passive income streams.

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Is this FTSE 100 hotel chain the ultimate passive income stock?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has a lot of great dividend shares. But Stephen Wright thinks one income stock in particular stands…

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I bought Lloyds shares 10 years ago. Here’s how much passive income I’ve had

| Alan Oscroft

Looking to build some cash to fund later life? Here's how falling share prices can be a passive income investor's…

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Why is nobody talking about this dividend stock?

| Gordon

Finding a quality dividend stock isn't always easy, but I've uncovered a company which could be undervalued as well as…

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I’m buying high-yield income shares to build my wealth in 2024 and beyond

| Harvey Jones

Now is a great time to buy FTSE 100 income shares as many combine low valuations with high yields. But…

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Investing for passive income from scratch? I think these are the best shares to consider buying

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out the stocks he'd snap up if he had the goal of generating consistent passive income from…

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A £10,000 second income in 3 steps? Here’s my plan!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in a selection of carefully-chosen dividend shares, this long-term investor reckons he could aim to build a five-figure…

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How I’d use a £20k ISA to generate a superb £1,500 passive income in year one

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 shares offer brilliant source of passive income. The key is to pick stocks who can increase shareholder payouts…

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I’d buy 2,055 National Grid shares to target £100 a month in passive income

| John Fieldsend

A recent pullback has left National Grid shares looking cheap. Here’s why I think this might be one of the…

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These 5 stocks are wrecking the whole FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is down nearly 3% in 2024 to date and around the same over the past year. What's…

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

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have had a tough start to 2024, losing 13.4% since 29 December. They are also down 18.3% over…

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2 juicy FTSE stocks to help create a second income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Creating a second income with top dividend stocks is very much possible! Our writer details two shares that could help…

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2 under the radar FTSE 100 shares investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Many FTSE 100 shares are easily identifiable. However, some may be lesser known but could still make great investments.

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for 2024 and 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

An analysis of Tesco’s latest dividend forecasts reveals that the shares could generate some attractive passive income in the years…

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As the BT share price slides, here’s how many shares I’d need for £2,000 a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

On paper, this telecoms giant looks like one of the strongest dividend stocks on the index. So, does the falling…

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I’d aim to earn £3,000 passive income just by investing £300 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his structured approach to turning a small monthly investment into a chunky passive income for the long…

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With a 10% dividend yield, should this be the first FTSE 100 stock I buy in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 share price has fallen 25% in a year, but the dividend yield is now up in double…

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I’d ignore the volatility and snap up cheap UK shares to boost my wealth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

When external headwinds hurt markets, it’s easy to become cautious about buying UK shares. Our writer explains why she's looking…

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2 top income stocks for beginner investors to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Investing in income stocks to garner a second income can be daunting. Our writer details two great picks she thinks…

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Are dividend forecasts for abrdn shares in danger following today’s update?

| Royston Wild

FTSE 250-quoted abrdn is still expected to pay huge dividends despite its ongoing troubles. But how realistic are dividend forecasts…

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A 7.5% yield but down 16%! This FTSE hidden gem looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight has a good yield, is well-positioned in its core markets, and should benefit if China's economic…

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1 dividend giant I’d buy before Lloyds shares for February onwards

| Kevin Godbold

To capture dividend income, I want to share my money between several stocks like this one while avoiding Lloyds Banking…

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Dividend yield over 30%, shares down 60%: is Diversified Energy too risky?

| Gaurav Sharma

With a tanking share price, Diversified Energy’s dividend yield is ridiculously high. But I am holding firm with my investment…

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