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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 have never looked so good! Here’s one I like

| Sumayya Mansoor

As volatility continues to keep markets in a choke hold, our writer explains why UK shares present a rare opportunity…

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7.5% yield! I think investors should consider buying this FTSE 250 REIT before it’s too late

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Warehouse REIT currently come with a 7.5% dividend. But with the stock going higher, should investors buy now…

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2 top-quality REITs I’d buy for a second income in 2024!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to supercharge the second income that I make from UK shares next year. Here are two top REITs…

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I’d aim for £1m from £446 a month invested in high-yield FTSE shares

| Simon Watkins

With just 20% of the UK average salary invested monthly in high-yield FTSE stocks, a £1m portfolio can be built…

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I’d start investing £150 a month in UK dividend shares to target £20k a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to turn small monthly investments into a five-figure income stream from dividend shares in the long…

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I’m convinced the best passive income play is Pets at Home

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko wants growth and value while generating passive income from dividends. Here’s his top pick that captures all three…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why these two FTSE 100 stocks should pique investors interest as long-term buy and hold options.

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Is Imperial Brands a stock worth buying for passive income, or is there a catch?

| Kevin Godbold

Imperial Brands looks cheap and the dividend is high, but is it one of the best stocks for passive income,…

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3 dividend stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of earning passive income.…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today to start generating long-term passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

In the pursuit to earn some dividend income, our writer is eyeing up two high-quality FTSE 100 stocks with proven…

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Up 56% in 4 months, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 250 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Has this Fool arrived too late to the party to snap up this flying FTSE 250 defence business to her…

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Should I buy cheap Vodafone shares after strong results?

| Royston Wild

Vodafone shares trade on a rock-bottom P/E ratio around 10 times. It also carries a near-10% dividend yield. Is now…

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Tesco shares are rising! Is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

Tesco shares have climbed over 20% so far in 2023. This Fool assesses whether now is the time to add…

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I’d buy 1,039 shares of this stock to generate £200 extra income per month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s already earning extra income by owning a blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend share -- and would…

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With 8% yields, can these two FTSE 100 dividend shares stay cheap?

| James Beard

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares -- from the same sector -- are currently yielding a chunky 8%. Are these…

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How to use income shares to target £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to start earning hundreds of pounds each month through dividends by carefully selecting top-notch income shares.

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£7,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £594 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing the average UK savings account balance in carefully selected high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks could make me £594 a month…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d look to snap up ahead of a bull run

| Sumayya Mansoor

As volatility continues to impact FTSE 100 stocks, our writer explains why she would buy shares in this contract catering…

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Should I buy this high-yield FTSE 250 share for a passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm seeking some top-quality shares to buy to boost my passive income. Is this former FTSE 100 stock what I've…

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How I’d start a passive income portfolio today with £1,000

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at two UK stocks with dividend yields over 7% that look like a great opportunity to…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s one 7% yielding share I own!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend stocks like this real estate investment trust (REIT) are helping this Fool boost her passive income.

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy ahead of any economic recovery?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As stock markets continue to struggle, Sumayya Mansoor wonders if this is one of the best stocks for her to…

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Already yielding 8%, the Imperial Brands dividend forecast looks even better!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for coming years, and explains how it affects his decision whether to…

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I’d spend £8K on income shares today to target £500 in monthly dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s reacting to some of the high yields currently offered by UK income shares. Can he…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in shares for a weekly second income of £200

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the practicalities of building a weekly second income in the hundreds of pounds by buying…

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Is this 10.1% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This emerging market investment firm is losing billions in assets! But is this secretly the perfect time to snap up…

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Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodities trading giant looks undervalued to its peers and pays a very healthy dividend to generate high…

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Why I just bought 238 shares of this FTSE 250 REIT

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 250 companies might be smaller than their FTSE 100 counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s nothing undersized about this…

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Why I’d ignore Lloyds shares and buy this dirt cheap FTSE 250 bank instead!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking past Lloyds shares and seeking to buy this low-cost bank when I next have spare cash to invest.…

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I’d buy 31,300 Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock looks poised to reward passive income investors over the next few years. Here’s why I'd invest…

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Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best high-yield stock today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses Legal & General and Aviva shares from an income investing perspective. Is one high-yield stock superior to…

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3 magnificent dividend stocks to generate passive income

| James Beard

As an income investor, I'm always looking for quality dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. I've found three that…

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How many Aviva shares would I need for a £2,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a juicy, dependable, second income. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE…

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Looking beyond buy-to-let: 3 high-yield insurers for passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details three highly-rated insurers with some of the largest…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Airtel Africa shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Airtel Africa shares offer above average dividend yields for the next three years. But just how robust are the FTSE…

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£8,000 of savings? I’d buy FTSE 100 shares to aim for £5,000 of passive income each year!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip FTSE 100 shares, this writer reckons he could build long-term passive income streams. Here's how he'd…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2024 and beyond

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could invest a few pounds a day in the stock market to try and build…

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How to turn £35 a week into lifetime passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to start earning passive income with just £5 a day? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to achieve this goal with…

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How much should I invest in income stocks to aim for £1,000 a month in dividends

| Matthew Dumigan

By targeting income stocks, our writer takes a closer look at what it takes to build a portfolio big enough…

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2 magnificent dividend stocks paying recurring passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two world-class dividend stocks that have been rewarding shareholders every year for literally decades.

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