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£10,000 in savings? This dividend growth stock could return £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Consistent dividend growth makes Diageo an attractive stock. Stephen Wright looks at what investors might hope to earn – and…

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Down 40%+ but with a 10%+ yield! Time for me to buy this hidden FTSE 250 gem?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 250 investment firm abrdn was demoted from the FTSE 100 and has fallen 41% in a year. But now…

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2 Stocks & Shares ISA mistakes I’ll be avoiding, and 1 stock I’m buying soon!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline nears, our writer breaks down a couple of rookie errors she’ll be looking…

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 high-yielders should I buy for dividends?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 stocks with enticing yields. Which is a better investment for…

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I plan to buy the best dividend shares on the FTSE 100

| Charlie Keough

This Fool breaks down two of his favourite dividend shares and explains why he hopes to add to his position…

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£20K in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,637 monthly passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Creating a passive income stream through regularly investing and selecting high-yielding stocks is possible. Our writer breaks down how she…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d aim for a second income worth £10,916 a year

| Charlie Keough

A second income can help alleviate financial pressure further down the line. This Fool outlines how he'd aim to make…

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3 fantastic dividend stocks to consider for fresh ISA money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks have the potential to provide a winning combination of income and share price gains…

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Yielding 6.1%, could Lloyds shares be a great buy for my ISA in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares are paying an attractive dividend right now and the payout looks set to rise going forward. Should Edward…

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After 2 decades of dividend growth, is it the end of the road for this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 100 hero?

| James Beard

For nearly a quarter of a century, there’s been one FTSE 100 stock that’s increased its dividend each year. But…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £2,063 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

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

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The days of a 30% yield may be over, but I’d still buy this FTSE 250 share for dividend income!

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock has proven that high-yielding shares must be viewed with caution. But even after slashing its dividend…

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A 9%+ yield but down 8%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, looks set for strong growth, and met…

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Last-minute SIPP buys! 2 cheap passive income stocks I’m considering before April’s deadline

| Royston Wild

These passive income stocks could help SIPP investors significantly boost their long-term wealth. Here's why they're on my radar today.

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Unilever shares have a lot of potential, says Fundsmith’s Terry Smith

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Unilever shares have produced disappointing returns in recent years. However, Fundsmith Equity portfolio manager Terry Smith remains bullish on them.

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How I’d aim to turn a £20,000 ISA into £96,923 with these four dividend shares

| James Beard

Our writer believes dividend shares are a great way of growing a long-term portfolio. He considers what might be possible…

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2 income stocks I’d buy in an ISA before 5 April

| Stephen Wright

With the end of the financial year approaching, Stephen Wright thinks now is the time to load up on dividend…

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I’d buy this passive income stock for my ISA that pays out £4.20 per share

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he likes a FTSE 250 stock for passive income that has an attractive dividend forecast on…

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Buying 3,027 National Grid shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

| Kevin Godbold

Dividends from UK defensive stocks offer a generous second income right now and National Grid looks more appealing than most.

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My simple £10-a-day passive income plan

| Ben McPoland

This writer sets out a realistic and achievable plan to turn a modest sum of money into a life-enhancing passive…

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Dividend yields above 8%! Which of these cheap FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

These dividend shares offer some of the largest yields on the UK market. But are they sustainable for long-term passive…

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Which is better for our wealth, the BT or Vodafone share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group share price has moved neck-and-neck with Vodafone in the past five years. But which might make more…

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6.75% yield! This UK REIT is my top passive income stock for April

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at the real estate sector for passive income in April. And a stock with a strong…

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7.9% and 8.5% dividend yields! 2 of my top passive income stocks to consider buying in April

| Royston Wild

These dirt-cheap shares could be excellent buys for investors seeking a market-beating passive income. Give me a few minutes to…

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How I’d put £3 a day in an ISA to target a passive income of £200+ per month

| Christopher Ruane

By putting just a few pounds a day into an ISA and buying dividend shares, our writer thinks he could…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for a £1,000 yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at how much he'd need to invest in Tesco stock to aim for a four-digit…

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Here’s how I’d turn £10,000 of savings into £19,794 a year of passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to start generating passive income for his retirement today. With a £10,000 lump sum, here's how he'd…

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Dividend investors should consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 housebuilder

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates set to fall, could shares in Taylor Wimpey be a lucrative choice for dividend investors seeking long-term…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying in April

| Alan Oscroft

I'm after dividend stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA. These three are on my radar, and there's a fourth…

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No savings in the bank? Here’s how I’d aim for £10k annual passive income as quick as I can

| Alan Oscroft

The sooner we start investing for passive income the better, but what if we've already left it a bit late?…

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Dividend yields up to 10.1%! Which of these cheap FTSE 250 stocks should I buy?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250's packed with exceptional bargains today. But which of these shares would be the better selection for market-beating…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares (and this trust) to target a £1,130 second income

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares offer market-shattering dividend yields above 7%! Here's why I'd buy them to build a long-term second…

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Yields of up to 7%! I’d consider boosting my income with these FTSE dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

The London market has some decent-looking dividend stocks right now, and I’m tempted by these two for growing income streams.

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I’d put £20K in an ISA now to target a £1,900 monthly second income in future!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares why he thinks a long-term approach to investing and careful selection of shares could help him build…

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Why I think Rolls-Royce shares will pay a dividend in 2024

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Rolls-Royce shares are about to pay a dividend again. But he isn’t convinced this is something investors…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I own, and 1 I’d love to buy

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she’s eyeing up this FTSE 250 growth phenomenon, and may buy more shares in this property…

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How I’d turn my £12,000 of savings into passive income of £1,275 a month

| Mark Hartley

This Fool is considering a strategy that he believes can help him achieve a stable passive income stream with a…

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Investing £5 a day could help me build a second income of £329 a month!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how £5 a day, or one less takeaway coffee, could help her build a monthly second income…

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2 FTSE income stocks investors should consider buying in April

| Sumayya Mansoor

Income stocks are a great way to build wealth. Our writer details two picks she believes investors should consider snapping…

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Dividend yields of nearly 10%! I’d buy both these bargain FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of income shares from the flagship FTSE 100 index that each yield nearly 10% and…

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