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I’d invest my first £1k in this high dividend yield stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Last year’s stock market correction has sent the dividend yields of many shares surging. Here’s one firm offering a seemingly…

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Filling an empty ISA with these 3 LSE shares could give me £1,654 income in year one

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to take advantage of today's low stock valuations to load up on LSE shares offering brilliant dividend income…

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How to try and turn an empty portfolio into £3,271 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us are looking to generate passive income. In this article, Dr James Fox explains how he'd try to…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d love to buy for a growing second income!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are a great way for investors to make a second income.…

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3 reasons why I’d buy high-yield Aviva shares!

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares offer exceptional long-term investment potential. Here's why I'm hoping to buy the high-yield share when I next have…

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Nearing 52-week lows, here’s what the charts say for Aviva shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith goes through a visual depiction of different financial metrics relevant for Aviva shares and interprets whether it's time…

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9% from FTSE 100 shares! I’d build a high-yield portfolio right now

| Christopher Ruane

Current market opportunities give a chance to build a high-yield portfolio without moving beyond the FTSE 100. Christopher Ruane explains…

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I’d put £15,000 into FTSE 100 shares to target dividends of £1,000+ a year for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd buy a handful of blue-chip FTSE 100 shares at their current prices to try and…

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7%+ dividend yields! 2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top value stocks to buy in August. Here are two from the FTSE 250 I'm aiming to…

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The £3-a-day passive income plan I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd aim to build lifelong passive income streams by putting a few pounds a day into…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £9,386 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can offer a superb second income. Our writer outlines his thinking and what he’d do to try and make…

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How to try and become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire by 2040!

| Christopher Ruane

Some key investing principles could improve our writer's (or anyone's) chance of becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire in…

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How to turn an empty portfolio into £98,154 of additional income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an additional income, but it may seem unachievable. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to generate a…

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How to take £5 a day and build passive income streams

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step process to help start generating a passive income, even with as little as £35…

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Here’s 1 unloved income stock I’m buying, with a 7% payout!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor examines why this income stock could be ideal for passive income despite its chequered past.

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Generating a second income within an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a simple strategy involving dividend stocks that investors can potentially use to create a second income.

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Here’s 1 recession-proof penny share I’d buy for growth and returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share could experience growth and provide solid returns despite the gloomy macroeconomic picture at…

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With a 5.9% yield, National Grid could be a great stock for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid has a high yield and a great dividend track record. For those looking for passive income, Edward Sheldon…

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I’d start buying FTSE shares to target easy income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through why and how investors could start to invest in FTSE shares for passive income, based on…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares for the 6.5% dividend yield?

| Paul Summers

Lloyds Bank (LON:LLOY) shares offer almost double the dividend yield of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Is this enough to get…

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8.3% dividend yield! Here’s the Imperial Brands dividend forecast through to 2025

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' share price comes with one of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. Should I buy the firm…

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3 second income ideas for investors in August 2023!

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend stocks can be a good way to earn a second income. Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on…

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2 stocks to buy for supercharged returns!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking for stocks to buy to boost her holdings. Here she takes a closer look at two…

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This FTSE 250 stock could provide a future passive income stream!

| John Choong

With the FTSE 250 packed with hidden gems, could this amazing stock generate a meaningful amount of passive income for…

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Some UK shares are on sale! Here’s one to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool noticed that many UK shares look to be trading at discount levels. She notes one that could boost…

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How to kick-start a passive income stream worth £202k in August

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of building and reinvesting dividends to enable a passive income stream and a growing…

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Income shares: a once-in-10-years chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Income shares in this country look like an excellent place to grow wealth and to get richer. Here’s why now…

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Rio Tinto shares are down 19% in 6 months. Is this a great buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big pullback, Rio Tinto shares look cheap and offer a high dividend yield. Are they a great buy…

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Is this high-yield stock a no-brainer buy for serious passive income?

| Simon Watkins

High-yield Aviva has sold off non-core businesses, focused on growth, pays stellar dividends, and is trading at a 20% discount…

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Who spotted this Lloyds Banking shares warning sign?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds Banking shares seem perpetually cheap in terms of valuation, but I’ve noticed a problem and it looks like a…

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BAE Systems shares rise on stunning trading news. Here’s why I’d buy the FTSE share today!

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price is flying again after the firm upgraded its full-year forecasts. Here's why I'm looking to buy…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Seeking powerful passive income, I have tracked down two dividend darlings. One pays 10.2% a year in cash, while the…

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With a 6% payout, this dividend stock looks like a great opportunity!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool believes this dividend stock could boost her passive income consistently through dividend payments with a yield of 6%.

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Here’s 1 cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this FTSE 100 stock which looks great value for money as well as…

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At 20% down from January, is it time for me to buy Glencore shares?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore shares have dropped 20% since January but great trading capabilities and stellar dividends make them look a bargain to…

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Should investors buy Haleon shares after the company raised its full-year guidance?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Haleon shares could be worth a look after today’s H1 results, says Edward Sheldon. But there are a few risks…

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Forget Rolls-Royce! I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock in August for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he's planning to invest additional money in this high-yielding FTSE 250 investment trust this summer.

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Why I remain bullish on the BP share price

| Andrew Mackie

Despite a disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie argues that a number of tailwinds will support the BP share price into…

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Yielding 8.5%, Aviva shares are my top stock pick for August

| Andrew Mackie

With the Aviva share price stuck in the doldrums, Andrew Mackie thinks investors should consider buying some for both capital…

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My top 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in August

| Harshil Patel

With ample investment opportunities around, our writer outlines his favoured Footsie dividend shares for his ISA this month.

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