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How I’d aim to make £75k in passive income before I hit 55

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith focuses on how he can bank passive income from dividend stocks in the coming years, thanks to picking…

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Are high-yield Lloyds shares the bargain I’ve been searching for?

| Royston Wild

Catching 'falling knives' can be a dangerous game for investors. But is the Lloyds share price now too cheap to…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for HUGE dividends now!

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 income shares smash the index average. I'll look to buy them when I…

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Is FTSE 100 company Aviva a no-brainer stock for dividend investors?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no denying Aviva’s high dividend yield and the momentum in the business. But is it a stock to buy…

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Persimmon shares are near 52-week lows. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares have tanked in the last year, losing nearly 50% of their value. Is this a great buying opportunity?…

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With a high dividend yield and falling share price, is Vodafone stock worth it?

| Stephen Wright

A high yield and a falling share price can be a sign investors think a stock is in trouble. But…

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Down 40% from this year’s high, this FTSE 100 stock looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 mining giant is a heavyweight commodities markets player, pays high dividends and down sharply, looks cheap to…

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3 dividend stocks I just can’t refuse right now!

| Dr. James Fox

With the UK stocks pushing downwards in recent weeks, Dr James Fox explains why he's snapping up some of his…

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Turning a £20k ISA allowance into £39,261 a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents are able to use tax-free ISA accounts to generate wealth and passive income over the long run. Dr…

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Investing Articles

Stocks to buy: is this the ultimate passive income investment?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income from Realty Income. Its stable dividends put it firmly on his list of…

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I’d use July to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity!

| Charlie Keough

With UK stocks looking cheap, this Fool sees an opportunity for investors to build a passive income stream. Here's how…

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5 steps to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a second income of £10,423 a year

| James Beard

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a tax-efficient way of investing. Here are five steps that could make a five-figure…

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4 reasons to buy National Grid shares in July

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels that National Grid shares could be a smart buy, with reasons including both capital…

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At 42p, is it time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

We all love to pick up bargain stocks in the rough. Could Lloyds shares be that bargain? Dr James Fox…

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2 of the safest dividend shares to buy in July

| Stephen Wright

With more than 20 years of consecutive increases, Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Croda International are dividend shares worth looking…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in July for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright think this could be a great time to build a passive income portfolio in a Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

How to target a 6% dividend yield in an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High-dividend-yield stocks can often be a red flag, but it's still possible to build a lucrative income ISA while keeping…

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Turning my £20k ISA into £9,386 of yearly passive income

| Harshil Patel

Footsie shares offer several chunky dividend options for reliable passive income. Our writer considers his top plan.

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Turning £50,000 into £4,000 of passive income each year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd use a £50,000 lump sum to try and earn thousands of pounds in passive income…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? How dividend stocks could help me retire comfortably

| Royston Wild

Thanks to compounding, reinvesting dividends from UK stocks can go a long way to supercharging an investor's long-term wealth.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in HSBC shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Bank shares have demonstrated considerable volatility this year. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look HSBC shares. Can they…

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3 steps to a second income worth £1,000 a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest to generate a second income. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd start investing today for…

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How to invest £250 a month in UK shares to target a £22,605 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing in UK shares over long periods can help build a large nest egg capable of generating a five-figure…

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Investing Articles

Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks offer forward yields far above the index average. But which should I add to my…

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Investing Articles

Why the Taylor Wimpey share price could be set for a second-half surge

| Alan Oscroft

The Taylor Wimpey share price has headed down again as interest rates are soaring higher than we'd feared. I say…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in shares to target an £18,000 second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains the practical steps he'd take to build a second income by investing a few hundred pounds a…

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One dirt cheap FTSE share I’d buy for passive income in July and it’s not Lloyds or GSK

| Harvey Jones

Loads of great value FTSE 100 stocks offer me a great long-term passive income right now. It's just a case…

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3 steps to earning £100s in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Our writer breaks down how he'd go about earning hundreds of pounds in monthly passive income in only a few…

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8.1% and 8.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend stocks for a second income?

| Charlie Carman

This pair of FTSE 100 dividend stocks in the commodities and housebuilding sectors offer big yields for investors prepared to…

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The Legal & General share price makes it one of my top buys for big dividends

| Alan Oscroft

How can the Legal & General share price possibly stay so low, when the FTSE 100 insurer offers a big…

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Should I reinvest dividends to buy more British American Tobacco shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With another quarterly payout from British American Tobacco coming into view, should this shareholder simply reinvest dividends in the company?

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With £50,000, I’d buy these 5 dividend shares in July for an 8%+ yield

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would buy this handful of high-yielding dividend shares today if he had £50,000 to invest, to aim 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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£5k to invest? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider right now

| Kevin Godbold

With the early signs of easing price inflation, I think it’s a good time to consider owning FTSE 100 stocks,…

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Investing Articles

Rates to 6%? Is Tesco now the best inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

As interest rates keep rising, I’m on the lookout for quality inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks. In my crosshairs today is…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £750 monthly second income

| Alan Oscroft

It can take a while to build a second income from shares in an ISA. But starting early and staying…

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10.4% dividend yield! I can’t wait to buy this FTSE 100 share

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share looks like a crazy bargain to me. As well as a double-digit dividend yield, I suspect…

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Investing Articles

How much passive income can I earn by maximising the £20k ISA limit for 10 years?

| Charlie Carman

Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to earn passive income, especially if…

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Dividend Shares

How many Imperial Brands shares must I buy to quit work and live off the dividends?

| Harvey Jones

Imperial Brands shares offer a fabulous yield of more than 8% and look cheap too. Have I found the key…

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Down 11% from March, is it time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock?

| Simon Watkins

This growth stock is under the radar of many investors, but with great US projects, soaring profits, and an 11%…

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With interest rates at 5%, here are my top 3 passive income ideas

| Stephen Wright

Bonds, REITs, and preferred shares are among Stephen Wright’s best ideas to help UK investors earn passive income and fight…

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