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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to consider buying in September 2023

| Kevin Godbold

A top yield near 8% is rare enough, but this company has also been growing its shareholder dividends at almost…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares I’d love to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think these UK dividend shares could deliver spectacular long-term returns. And what's more, I think at current prices they…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap income shares for a 2024 stock market recovery

| Alan Oscroft

I'm on the lookout for cheap long-term income shares. And never mind what the bears say, I don't want to…

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2 shares I’ve bought for powerful passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

During a recent buying spree, I bought 10 new UK shares -- and these two new shareholdings offer some of…

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The Vodafone dividend forecast helped me decide whether to buy the share!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why a Vodafone dividend forecast that expects no increase soon still tempted him to buy the shares.

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Should I buy Phoenix Group shares for the massive 9.7% dividend?

| Alan Oscroft

Phoenix Group shares have had a poor few years. But after H1 results, are shareholders now in line for years…

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Is the Lloyds share price the best bargain in the FTSE 100? 

| Simon Watkins

Down 20% this year, but with great H1 results and international expansion plans, the Lloyds’ share price looks to be…

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2 dividend stocks yielding above 7% that aren’t banks or miners

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at some lower-profile choices of dividend stocks to include in a portfolio with above-average dividend yields.

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No savings? I’d use these methods to build passive income that could serve me a lifetime!

| Charlie Keough

Building a passive income with zero savings may seem difficult. But this Fool is confident by adopting these methods he…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1k passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is full of lucrative dividend stocks with chunky payouts, thanks to all the recent volatility. Here’s one…

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Investing Articles

Up 224%, has the Centrica share price hit boiling point?

| Dr. James Fox

The Centrica share price just keeps getting stronger. But has it gone too far, and could investors get burned? Dr…

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Is the Tesco share price oversold or overpriced?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has outperformed the index over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explores whether it's still…

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8.5% yield and oversold! Here’s why I’m buying Legal & General shares

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares have underperformed the market this year. Dr James Fox explains why fortunes may change for this…

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No passive income? I’d buy UK shares now to unlock the power of compound interest!

| Ben McPoland

There has rarely been a better time to start building a passive income portfolio of dirt-cheap dividend shares listed on…

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Investing Articles

Down 16%, should I rush to buy shares in this FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in this Dividend Aristocrat are trading at a 52-week low. So should Stephen Wright start making room in his…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for a growing 6% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find potentially winning dividend shares with high yields for sustainable long-term passive income in an…

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Here’s the UPGRADED dividend forecasts for BAE Systems to 2025!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 weapons specialist BAE Systems has an excellent track record of dividend growth, and current forecasts suggest there's more…

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3 costly ISA mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of investment ideas used by Warren Buffett he hopes can reduce potential losses in his…

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I’ve been buying this FTSE 250 stock to start building a dividend snowball

| Stephen Wright

Primary Health Properties is a FTSE 250 REIT that Stephen Wright has been buying shares in. Here’s how it fits…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1k each month

| Christopher Ruane

With a straightforward strategy and long-term investing mindset, this writer thinks he could build a four figure monthly passive income…

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Is this high-yield income stock the gateway to generating a lifetime of passive income?

| John Choong

With a sky-high yield and solid growth prospects, this dividend stock entices me as an opportunity to passively produce lifelong…

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Should I put £20,000 in these FTSE 250 stocks for a £4,992 annual second income?

| Alan Oscroft

Why do most investors go for the FTSE 100 when they look to build a second income? I might move…

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How I’d invest £180 each month to target a £10,800 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British stocks can be an excellent source of passive income in the long run, even when using a simple index…

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Investing Articles

I’d put £20,000 in these 3 stocks to aim for a £4,526 annual passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for long-term passive income? I am, and I intend to use as much of my annual Stocks and Shares…

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I’d spend £5K on these 5 shares to target a £400 second income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a handful of FTSE 100 shares he would happily buy today as a way of building a…

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Investing Articles

Can the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing for decades?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees large risks for the cigarette business. So why does he think the British American Tobacco dividend might…

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How to target 10% from dividend stocks for high passive income now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that generating a high yield from dividend stocks is possible if done correctly, offering high passive income…

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Investing Articles

2 great dividend shares I’m buying now

| Muhammad Cheema

AbbVie and Coca-Cola are two dividend shares that I like the look of. Let’s take a deeper dive below to…

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The Games Workshop dividend strikes again! Buying time?

| Christopher Ruane

The latest quarterly trading update brought great news about the Games Workshop dividend. Our writer considers whether to invest.

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10.5% yield! Here’s what the charts say for the Vodafone dividend

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone dividend looks huge right now after passing the 10% mark. Do these four charts make it look like…

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I’d put £20,000 in these 3 dividend shares to target £1,500 in annual passive income

| John Choong

With a sizeable lump sum, here's how I'd invest it in a trio of popular dividend shares to generate a…

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Down 19%, is British American Tobacco’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| John Fieldsend

The British American Tobacco share price is down 19% year-to-date. Could this be a brilliant FTSE 100 bargain? Or am…

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3 reasons to consider Barratt Developments shares in September 2023

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why FTSE 100 housebuilder Barratt Developments (LSE: BDEV) shares could be worth investors’ further research time now.

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4.9%, 8.6% and 10.5% yields! One UK stock I’d avoid and two I’d buy

| John Fieldsend

It’s not hard to find big yields among UK stocks right now. The challenge is finding good stocks that can…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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A 9.8% yield! Time for me to buy this LSE gem for huge passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked financial stock has excellent business prospects, looks undervalued, and has a yield that could make me big passive…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a £10,250 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can potentially provide a lucrative second income. Our writer considers his plan to earn an extra five-figure sum…

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8% a year! These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay world-class income

| Harvey Jones

Some of my favourite FTSE 100 shares now offer ultra-high yields and are available at bargain basement prices. These really…

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2 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap

| Michael Que

Many investors want to buy dividend stocks. I want to share some companies that are look cheap and likely to…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends in 2024!

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility has turbocharged dividend yields on many top FTSE 100 stocks. Here are two I'd buy for passive…

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£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month

| John Choong

With £10,000 available to invest, here's how I'd work to turn that into a steady passive income stream through investing…

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