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I just bought this FTSE 100 share for bumper income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although this FTSE 100 share has lost value over a year, I expect a much better performance to come. While…

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An 8% yield but down 23%, is this FTSE 100 stock now a major bargain?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE 100 stock’s H1 results had many good parts, but the shares fell further, so I wonder if…

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Is this high-yield dividend stock a mouth-watering buy?

| John Choong

With an attractive 7.8% dividend yield, is this high-yield FTSE 100 stock a buy for investors seeking passive income today?

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest for a £10,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Looking to earn a second income? Stephen Wright outlines the risks and rewards associated with dividend stocks, as well as…

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I want to buy more Lloyds shares but first I’ll grab this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stock

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares look great value today, which is why I've been buying them. But I think another FTSE 100 stock…

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What’s wrong with the Aviva share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price hasn't gone anywhere in decades, but investors still pile in. Why is it struggling and when…

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Passive income stock: 4 reasons why I’d buy Aviva shares today!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of passive income stocks to buy when I have cash to invest. The 8%+ yield on…

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3 UK bank income stocks whose dividends keep growing

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the case to buy income stocks from the banking sector, thanks to their increasing dividend per…

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This penny share would boost my passive income with an 8.5% yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share is ideal for passive income and why there is room for growth in…

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Is this 14% yielding dividend share too good to miss?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down this FTSE 250 dividend share -- with its 14% yield -- and decides if she would…

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2 high-yield shares I’d buy to make a passive income of £1,370!

| Royston Wild

I've been searching for the best dividend shares to buy from the FTSE 100 downwards. Here are two I'd like…

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3 FTSE 100 shares whose dividends just keep growing

| Paul Summers

Looking for passive income? Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares with excellent records of increasing their cash…

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How to create passive income within a tax-free Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an investment vehicle that allows us to earn money without paying tax. Dr James…

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Down 15%, is it time to buy this LSE stock for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

M&G is a powerhouse LSE stock offering serious passive income and it looks a bargain to me now, having dropped…

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10.8% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE is packed with top stocks offering impressive dividend yields. But not all of them are sustainable, and this…

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A rare opportunity for discerning investors to build a portfolio of cheap UK shares!

| Dr. James Fox

If only I had £10k to invest right now! Dozens of UK shares are severely discounted.

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Is this the optimal moment to create passive income? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how it could be easier than ever to generate…

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How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy to make a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are paying a near-6% dividend yield as earnings surge from rising interest rates. But is the bank actually…

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5.8%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 stocks offer big dividends, but these two beat the index average. Investors may wish to consider them…

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Here’s the London Stock Exchange dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from London Stock Exchange shares have soared in recent decades. Current forecasts suggest this trend is set to continue.

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Searching for a second income? I’d buy these top dividend stocks without hesitation

| Paul Summers

Generating a second income from the stock market isn't hard if you know what to look for. Our writer set…

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Second income for £10 a day? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a tenner each day, this writer reckons he could set up growing second income streams thanks to…

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5 steps to earn £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a handful of steps he'd take to set up passive income streams in the stock market, with…

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I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £10K in dividends over 5 years

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons that the current market offers some attractive long-term opportunities to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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Are Barclays shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are regularly cited as being among the cheapest on the FTSE 100. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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At 43p, is this the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have great potential, but they're weighed down by investor pessimism. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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5 reasons why Legal & General shares are too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

Legal & General shares have been declining all year. Cliff D'Arcy explains why he thinks they are still a bargain.

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Here’s why I bought this exciting penny share with its 4% payout

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added this penny share, with its enticing dividend yield and exciting growth prospects, to her…

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Falling UK shares could be a great opportunity to boost wealth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With UK shares trading at lower levels, our writer explains why and how she sees an opportunity to capitalise and…

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Why I’m making a second income from stocks at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he can buy stocks that have fallen in value and maximise the dividend potential as part…

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Lifelong passive income for £25 a week? Here’s how

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how to reap the benefits of passive income in the future by working hard and reinvesting even…

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How safe is the Persimmon dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Persimmon dividend be cut further if its recent poor performance continues? Christopher Ruane considers some possible scenarios.

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At £11.60, are Persimmon shares a steal? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Persimmon shares lifted this week after the firm posted a sharp drop in H1 profit. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Here’s one FTSE 250 stock not to be missed right now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool details what she would describe as an unmissable opportunity in this FTSE 250 house builder after a trading…

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With an 8% payout, here’s one cheap stock to boost my passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she likes this FTSE 100 stock to boost her passive income, given its enticing yield and…

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Should I buy these eye-catching FTSE 100 dividend shares today?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE dividend shares have grabbed my attention following recent results. Should I take the plunge and buy them for…

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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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How these 2 LSE stocks could make me a second income of £1,780!

| Simon Watkins

These 2 LSE stocks pay high dividends, can be bought at big discounts to their year highs and could pay…

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Is the 15% dividend yield forecast for this FTSE 250 stock too good to be true?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the already generous dividend yield of a FTSE 250 stock but considers the even more promising dividend…

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Here’s how I’d turn £5 a day into £7,678 of yearly passive income

| Harshil Patel

It’s possible to build a healthy passive income starting from scratch. Our writer explores how and what's involved.

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dividend shares this cheap

| Alan Oscroft

Should we stock up on all those big high-yield dividend shares on offer now? Well, I'd take a bit of…

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