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A FTSE 100 dividend stock that yields 8.9%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

This Footsie dividend stock offers one of the highest dividend yields in the index. Charlie Carman explores the outlook for…

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Are these FTSE 100 high-yield shares top buys or terrible traps?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE-listed shares are tipped to pay market-beating dividends in the short term. But do the risks make them stocks…

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If I invest £10,000 in Tesco shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how much money he could make from Tesco shares this year, and looks at the dividend forecasts…

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Here’s an income stock with a 9.5% yield that most have probably never heard of

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines an income stock that not many investors will be familiar with, but one that could offer some…

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Should investors buy M&S shares now that dividends look set to return?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

M&S shares are rising due to the company’s turnaround plan working. So is it time to buy them right now?…

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I’d consider putting £10k into these 5 stocks to give me a second income of £5,007 a year

| James Beard

The cost-of-living crisis means my income isn't stretching as far as it once did. Investing in these five stocks could…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in BP shares 5 years ago, here’s how much passive income I’d have now!

| James Beard

BP shares have fallen by 19% over the past five years. During this time, the dividend has also been cut.…

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I’d buy these 5 super-high yielding UK stocks in an ISA for monthly income of £125

| Harvey Jones

I'm on the hunt for UK stocks that will give me a regular, growing income and these five look tempting.…

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No savings at 30? Here’s my 5-step plan to target £30k a year in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Passive income is the key to a successful retirement plan. If I started investing in my thirties, here's how I'd…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock I plan to buy and it isn’t Barclays or Tesco

| Harvey Jones

There are quite a few FTSE 100 companies I'd like to buy right now, but this dividend stock looks particularly…

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3 smart investment ideas for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Building passive income has never been easier. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three straightforward approaches to generating it via the stock…

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Should investors buy Imperial Brands shares for the 8.4% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Imperial Brands shares are near 52-week lows and currently sport a huge dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

This writer identifies a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares he owns or would happily add to his portfolio to…

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2 of the best dividend stocks for investors to buy in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks are very popular in the UK. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two that he believes could be good investments…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks. Should I join them? 

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 stocks are incredibly popular and it's easy to see why, given their huge dividends. I have…

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Turning a £20k ISA into second income of £17.5k a year

| Harvey Jones

It's possible to generate a hefty second income from a relatively small investment in FTSE 100 shares, provided we give…

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend shares?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett made a fortune investing in American Express during a scandal. Is there a similar opportunity today in one…

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3,529 ultra-high-yielding Barratt shares would give me £1,200 a year in passive income

| Harvey Jones

Barratt shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 and offer an amazing passive income stream too. Yet there…

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into dividend stocks to aim for millionaire status!

| Dr. James Fox

Investing regularly and using established dividend stocks can help us transform our portfolios. Dr James Fox explains how he'd target…

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I’ve just bought 4,403 dirt cheap Lloyds shares for 45p each. What was I thinking?

| Harvey Jones

When the FTSE 100 dipped last week, I dived in and bought Lloyds shares for what I think is a…

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Are growth stocks still a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks growth stocks look expensive. But he’s more optimistic about the prospects for investors looking for passive income.

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10.8% and 4.8% yields! 2 cheap income shares for dividend-hungry investors!

| Royston Wild

These two income stocks offer terrific all-round value. Here our writer explains why they're great for investors seeking ultimate value…

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How many Tesco 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 the UK's leading supermarket to live on the…

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Vodafone, British American Tobacco & Diageo: 3 FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These 'blue-chip' FTSE 100 companies are trading near their lows of the last 12 months at the moment. Are they…

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Is Shell the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend bargain?

| Royston Wild

The Shell share price is rising again. But on paper the oil giant still looks like one of the FTSE…

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Down 11% since March, is it time to buy this star dividend stock?

| Simon Watkins

A 10% dividend last year, good growth plans, and ongoing speculation of a takeover make this star FTSE 100 dividend…

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3 no-brainer FTSE 250 stocks to buy in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors often look towards the FTSE 100 for income opportunities. But there are several FTSE 250 stocks with impressive yields…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 stocks might be the best passive income idea around!

| Ben McPoland

Companies in the FTSE 100 have been churning out dividends for nearly four decades now. And the index shows no…

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How I’d aim to turn my second income into my only income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd build a portfolio that provides him with a substantial second income, one that could…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Cliff D'Arcy

After peaking in early March, Barclays shares took a beating as the US banking crisis shook stocks. But how has…

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Why don’t I own shares in these 2 FTSE 100 giants?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 giants are global leaders in their fields, yet their shares have weakened recently. So why don't…

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Investing in these 3 super REITs could generate a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three REITs that have the potential to provide the winning combination of income and growth in the…

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How I’d aim to build a £1.4m pension pot starting at the age of 30

| Dr. James Fox

It's never too late to start contributing to a pension. Certainly not at the age of 30. Dr James Fox…

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How much do I need to invest in my ISA for a second income of £20,000 a year?

| Charlie Carman

Looking to earn a £20k second income from a portfolio of dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explores the amount he'd need…

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5.3% dividend yield! A UK share to buy in June and hold for a decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK stock is quietly paying a steadily rising dividend yield that most have missed. Is it one of the…

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6.9% yield! Here’s the Lloyds Bank dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has fallen sharply from its highs of February. But should I buy the FTSE 100 share…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 ISA in June to aim for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

With mortgage rates at mini-budget crisis levels, Stephen Wright thinks there are passive income opportunities in real estate investment trusts…

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Could I become a millionaire within 20 years investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Is it possible to build a seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio inside two decades? This writer thinks so. Here's…

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8.8% yield! This FTSE 100 share now looks dirt cheap

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane already owns this FTSE 100 share. But a recent price fall has led him to consider adding more…

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Turning a £20k ISA into £1,000 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn passive income, right? Here, Dr James Fox details his strategy for turning an ISA allowance…

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