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I’d build a passive income now, for just £3 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would target growing passive income streams by putting a few pounds each day into blue-chip…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Here’s why I’d buy them for passive income

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares are flying off the shelves right now. I think they could be brilliant buys for a…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to create passive income from an empty portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a passive income, but what's the best way to do it? Here, Dr James Fox…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap dividend shares for passive income

| Dr. James Fox

With share prices pushing down in recent weeks, our writer explains why he thinks now could be a rare opportunity…

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Is 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime chance for supercharged passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why investing in dividend stocks today could help build a massive passive income stream in the long…

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This simple second income plan works with £2 a day!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane takes some lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett when considering how to build a second income for a…

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Buying £10K of dividend shares in today’s market could help me earn £1,000 year after year

| Christopher Ruane

By putting £10,000 into dividend shares today, our writer could target an annual passive income in four figures in just…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Lloyds Bank

| James Beard

Preparing a dividend forecast for Lloyds Bank isn't easy. But I think there are only two pieces of financial information…

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At 44p, should investors consider Lloyds shares today?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have struggled in the past. But now at 44p, does this mean a chance for investors to buy…

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How many Persimmon shares would I need to give up work and live on the passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores how much he’d need to invest in shares of one of the UK’s leading housebuilders to live…

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Dividend yields of up to 7%! 3 cheap FTSE 250 shares for a second income

| Royston Wild

Recent stock market weakness has boosted the dividend yields on UK shares. I think these three top stocks could be…

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I’d buy cheap dividend stocks now, for a lifetime of passive income

| Alan Oscroft

You can forget Cash ISAs as far as I'm concerned. My retirement cash is going into top UK dividend stocks…

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At £4.64, could dirt-cheap Glencore shares be a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?

| Mark Tovey

Glencore shares look like a cheap way to get in on the scramble for green metals. The mining giant is…

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With an 8.4% dividend yield, are Imperial Brands shares a buy?

| Gordon

Imperial Brands shares pay one of the highest dividend yields in the market, but are they worth buying at the…

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Down 15% from March, this FTSE 100 high-yield star looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Down 15% from March but with a great core business, growth plans and shareholder rewards, this high-yield FTSE 100 stock…

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Here’s how I’d aim for £5,000 a year in passive income from FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

Many FTSE 100 shares have high dividend yields at the moment. Here's how I'd try to take advantage of that…

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How I’d invest £17,000 to aim for £6,000 in annual passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a £17,000 lump sum could turn into a £6,000 passive income stream with time, patience, and care.…

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Which of these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares should investors buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares trade on low earnings multiples and boast market-beating dividend yields. But which of them could be an…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Shell shares during the pandemic, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

Since the start of the pandemic, Shell shares have been on a truly terrific run. Here’s what a £2,000 stake…

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At 900p, are BAE Systems shares still one of the FTSE 100’s best buys?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have smashed the Footsie over the last two years. Are they still a good investment today? Edward…

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This 9.5%-yielding dividend stock looks a hidden gem in the FTSE 100

| Simon Watkins

Overlooked by many small investors, this star dividend stock yields 9.5%. It has a great business plan, and at 17%…

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2 of the best dividend stocks to buy for passive income right now!

| Royston Wild

I've bought more shares in this dividend aristocrat. And I think this other income hero will be another great stock…

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Here’s the Airtel Africa dividend forecast for the next 2 years!

| Royston Wild

Airtel Africa shares have a P/E ratio of below eight times. They also carry large dividend yields based on current…

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Here’s how many National Grid shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

| Charlie Carman

National Grid shares have a solid dividend history and currently offer a higher yield than the FTSE 100 average, but…

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This dividend stock is a no-brainer to boost passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This dividend stock has an enticing yield and the shares look cheap. Could it be a good addition to our…

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How to pocket a share of £120bn from FTSE 100 stocks

| Alan Oscroft

Think FTSE 100 stocks are set for a tough year with dividends under pressure in 2023? It might just be…

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Has the IDS share price created the value opportunity of the decade?

| Kevin Godbold

Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) may be on the cusp of a turnaround and the share price could…

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Down 26%, is it time to buy this high-dividend FTSE 100 bank?

| Simon Watkins

With an 11%+ dividend last year, a strong balance sheet, government support, and down 26% from February, is it time…

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Buy 3 dividend shares to turn a £20k ISA into a retirement income of £1,231 a month?

| James Beard

There are plenty of dividend shares to choose from. But I've identified three that could help me achieve a four-figure…

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How I’d make passive income for life with just £5 a day

| Harshil Patel

Regular dividend investing can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer explains his method to earn extra cash.

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Should I buy this penny share with its 10% dividend yield?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor notes that this penny share has an above-average enticing dividend yield and takes a closer look at it.

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3 high-yield FTSE 100 shares that could be too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility has turbocharged the value on top UK shares. Here are three excellent high-yield stocks on my radar…

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2 UK shares to target for passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to generate some extra cash through passive income. Here, he investigates two stocks he'd potentially buy.

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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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Down 17% from their March high, Aviva shares look a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Down sharply from this year's high, paying stellar dividends, and with a great growth plan, I think Aviva shares are…

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I’d buy 13,380 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £150 monthly income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 100 stock that can act as a dividend cash cow to build up a…

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

| Kevin Godbold

Are rising interest rates affecting the BT share price and is the 6% dividend attractive given news flow and the…

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Down 13% from its 2023 high, Shell’s share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price is down 13% this year, but a focus on its core businesses and excellent shareholder rewards make…

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I’d buy 11,650 shares of this high-yield wind farm stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in dividend shares is a tried-and-tested way of generating passive income. Here’s one green energy stock that I’d buy…

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Buying 19,148 Taylor Wimpey shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

| Harvey Jones

Dividends from UK housebuilding stocks offer a generous second income right now and Taylor Wimpey looks more resilient than most.

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My recipe for lifelong passive income: dividend shares and £20 a week

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn a second income. Dr James Fox details how he'd make it…

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