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How much do I need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £555 monthly income?

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a regular income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals how he's targeting…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall investigates how much investors need to invest in dividend shares to generate a sizeable passive income from a…

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Investing Articles

How to target a 14%+ dividend yield by investing £10,000

| John Fieldsend

There are many strategies for the average investor targeting a 14% dividend yield or higher. Our Foolish author explores one…

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How much income could £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA give you today?

| Harvey Jones

As the clock ticks on this year's Stocks and Shares ISA allowance, Harvey Jones looks at how investors could use…

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1 high-flying investment trust to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this lesser-known trust is worth exploring for investors wanting geographic diversification inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Down 24% in 10 months, Greggs shares are baking bad!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a turbulent 2025, Greggs shares continue to bounce around this year. But with the stock trading at levels seen…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn a £1,000 monthly second income

| Stephen Wright

Is an AI-resistant business with a 5.38% dividend yield a good choice for investors looking for a second income in…

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Buying 56,476 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could double the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much he needs to hold in one top dividend stock to generate…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £100 monthly income?

| Stephen Wright

A 6% dividend yield's enough to turn £20,000 into a £100 monthly income for investors using a Stocks and Shares…

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Up 42% in 12 months! Why I like this dividend share yielding 5%

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 dividend share has soared higher while still maintaining a dividend yield of 5%. Ken Hall takes a…

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Here are 5 things Greggs shareholders just learned

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at some key bits from Greggs' 2025 report. But with consumer spending still under the…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a second income of £950 a month?

| Mark Hartley

A second income can be a life-saver when problems arise. Mark Hartley calculates how much is needed in an ISA…

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After the FTSE 100’s latest slide, I spy bargain shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the US launched an attack on Iran, the FTSE 100 has dropped by over 5%. But falling share prices…

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Are BP shares a slam-dunk buy as oil prices rocket – or is there a hidden danger?

| Harvey Jones

As the oil price rises, investors might expect BP shares to follow. But Harvey Jones warns it may not play…

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How long might a Stocks and Shares ISA take to earn a £950 monthly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could seek to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a source of monthly passive…

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Investing Articles

Could this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 passive income gem quietly fund my retirement?

| Simon Watkins

With rising payouts, strong cash generation and impressive earnings forecasts, this FTSE 100 dividend gem may be developing into a…

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Can I turn a £20,000 investment into £12,959 a year in dividends with this superb FTSE 100 income share?

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked income share is building major momentum, with rising earnings, strong cash generation and dividend forecasts that could surprise…

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Be greedy when others are fearful! Is now a passive income opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is why many people invest. And get the timing right, investors can make a meaningful impact to the…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Diageo and Rolls-Royce shares just 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Diageo and Rolls-Royce shares headed in totally different directions last week. Which FTSE 100 stock looks worth considering today?

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 leisure stock could generate £260 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Down 26%, this well-known company from the FTSE 250 index is offering attractive passive income, with a dividend yield above…

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3 easy steps I’m taking to prepare for a stock market crash

| Ken Hall

With stocks near historic highs and geopolitical tensions rising, here are three steps Ken Hall’s taking to prepare his portfolio…

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Hot dates for dividend investors to mark in their March diaries

| Alan Oscroft

The year's stock market gains might be taking some edge off high yields, but UK dividend investors still have plenty…

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Investing Articles

This is exactly the type of FTSE 100 income stock I like to hold as markets plunge

| Harvey Jones

We live in a worrying world but Harvey Jones hopes that this UK income stock will make his retirement a…

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The BP share price is back above 500p — but is there more to come?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at the BP share price and sees strong cash flow, upstream growth, and rising oil prices changing…

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The BP and Shell share price are soaring today – are we looking at another massive spike?

| Harvey Jones

As Middle East tensions explode, the BP and Shell share price are inevitably back in the spotlight. Harvey Jones looks…

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An 8.7% forecast dividend yield! 1 of the best FTSE income stocks to buy today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial sector gem’s soaring payouts make it one of the most overlooked stocks to buy for huge…

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Here’s how I’m aiming for £20,698 in yearly income from £20,000 in this 8.4%-yielding FTSE dividend beast

| Simon Watkins

This ultra-high-yield FTSE stock looks set for strong earnings growth — and its long-term dividend power could be far greater…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in income shares to generate £1k a month in 2036

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith plots a dividend strategy to try and build a four-figure monthly cash plan for the coming decade from…

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Investing Articles

What on earth’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| Ken Hall

The Lloyds share price has surged 40% in a year but fallen nearly 8% in the past month. Ken Hall…

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Investing Articles

Investing in Greggs shares? Don’t miss these 3 things tomorrow

| Ken Hall

Greggs shares have been under pressure of late. Ken Hall has a few things that he’s watching intently ahead of…

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Up 224% with a 4.2% yield? Here’s 1 compelling dividend share to consider

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies one UK dividend share that looks too good to be true. Of course, as with everything, there…

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How much will you need in an ISA to earn a £3,000 monthly passive income in 2051?

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to build a huge, passive income-producing Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains how you could boost…

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How much do you need to invest to earn £1,500 a month in passive income?

| Stephen Wright

An 8% dividend yield could put investors on the fast track to earning passive income. But where can investors find…

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These 3 stocks are offering passive income of 7.1%. But is there a catch?

| James Beard

With a combined dividend yield of 7%+, James Beard’s found three stocks that could appeal to passive income hunters. But…

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Investing Articles

What second income could you build up using a spare £300 per week?

| Christopher Ruane

What sort of second income from dividends could someone hope to earn if they invest £300 each week for a…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks to consider in March with 7% yields!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best high-yield UK dividend stocks to buy? Here are two that keen income investor Royston Wild think…

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How a £1,000 SIPP can turbocharge passive income goals

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall unpacks the benefits of investing through a SIPP, and a potential 25% retirement savings boost that investors are…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to earn a stunning £50k passive income in 2050?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how long-term investing in FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks can potentially generate a super-sized passive income in…

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Investing Articles

Do Legal & General shares offer the FTSE 100’s best dividend?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares pay a higher dividend yield than any other FTSE 100 stock. But is it the whole…

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Investing Articles

These British dividend stocks have been flying in 2026. I think there could be more to come!

| Paul Summers

If you think dividend stocks are boring, think again. Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 giants whose share prices…

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