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How much would someone need in an ISA to aim for a monthly second income of £1,000?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at what it would it take to pull in a cool grand per month in second income…

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The £10-a-day passive income strategy targeting £12,000 a year in dividends

| Mark Hartley

With just a tenner a day, a careful investor can aim to secure a lucrative passive income stream from dividends…

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Here’s how much passive income £10,000 in Legal & General shares could generate

| Alan Oscroft

For passive income investors, a well-diversified selection of stocks can even out the risks from individual companies or sectors.

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£5,000 of Lloyds’ shares could generate this much passive income in 2026

| James Beard

The dividend on offer from Lloyds' shares has increased every year since the pandemic. James Beard discusses whether this trend…

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With an 8.6% yield, is this FTSE 100 income stock an amazing bargain or a value trap?

| James Beard

The FTSE 100’s home to lots of epic income stocks. But is the yield on the Footsie’s highest too good…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,060 passive income

| James Beard

James Beard reveals how to take full advantage of a Stocks and Shares ISA and quickly start earning a chunky…

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Here’s a red-hot passive income idea for an ISA for February!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best passive income stocks to buy next month? Royston Wild examines a FTSE 250 share whose dividends…

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UK passive income shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why now could be a great time to invest in passive income shares -- and reveals a…

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Start building a lifelong passive income with just £5 a day!

| James Beard

Saving a fiver every day could unlock a £51,971 passive income stream later in life. James Beard explains how this…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at what an investor would need to have in their Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £500…

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How much do you need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a huge second income? Royston Wild explains how this could be possible -- and reveals a top…

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How investing £300 a month in UK stocks could give you a £45,365 annual second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how small regular monthly investments can turn into a huge second income. The…

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As 2025 dividends smash forecasts, here are 3 top shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from UK shares are expected to rise again in 2026 after beating estimates last year. But can investors find…

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Why I’m bullish on FTSE 250 challenger banks in 2026

| Mark Hartley

With interest rates set to fall, optimism around big UK banks is fading. But Mark Hartley believes opportunity still exists…

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Looking for income stocks to buy? 3 things to remember!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes a good dividend as much as the next investor. But here's a trio of things he bears…

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Buying 150 of these dividend shares unlocks a triple-digit passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning quality dividend shares is a fantastic way to unlock a passive income stream in the stock market. Here's one…

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FTSE 100 dividend yield below 3% for first time since Covid

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines historical dividend yield data to figure out what's going on with UK income shares -- should investors…

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As the FTSE 100 yield shrinks, here are 3 ways you could earn more dividends!

| Christopher Ruane

A strong performing FTSE 100 has meant the blue-chip index offers a lower dividend yield than before. How might investors…

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10,000 Legal & General shares could net passive income of £8,637 a year!

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General now pays more dividends as a percentage than any other FTSE 100 stock. What kind of passive…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for passive income in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of dividend shares that rarely attract as much attention as other names from the FTSE…

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How big an ISA does it take to generate a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Is a four-figure monthly second income from buying dividend shares realistic? Our writer does the maths and shows how it…

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Here’s how investors could aim for £9,039 in annual dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 income share

| Simon Watkins

Improving results and rising payouts mean this FTSE 100 income share could be one of the market’s least‑appreciated dividend income…

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Diageo shares: a once-in-a-generation chance to get rich?

| Ben McPoland

Diageo shares have shed 59% of their value in just over four years. But might this simply be a chance…

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Here’s how investors could target £5,860 in yearly passive income from £5,000 in this overlooked FTSE 250 gem!

| Simon Watkins

A powerful passive income engine hidden in the FTSE 250, this overlooked firm could offer far more long-term dividend potential…

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What next for the BT share price? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has had a somewhat erratic five years, and City analysts have mixed thoughts about where it…

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I’m taking this once-in-a-decade chance to load up on 8%-yielding Legal & General shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones now plans to add to his stake in Legal & General shares at a time when they're offering…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares above £1 for passive income?

| Ben McPoland

After a massive surge, Lloyds shares are currently trading at a 17-year high. Should I buy the FTSE 100 bank…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,500 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines a potential opportunity in the UK REIT sector that investors targeting a second income should have on…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

| Paul Summers

For investors hunting for passive income this year, Paul Summers thinks these dividend stocks are worth running the rule over.

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Investors could target £1,982 in annual dividend income from just £5,000 in this overlooked FTSE 250 gem

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 250 broadcaster may be hiding a major price-to-valuation gap, while producing market-beating dividend yield opportunities as well.

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I’m targeting an annual dividend income of £25,451 from my £20,000 holding in this 8.9%-yielding FTSE gem!

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield FTSE dividend star could turn my £20,000 holding into a serious long-term income stream, thanks to the quiet…

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With a 9% yield, is this FTSE 250 dividend stock a no-brainer buy for passive income?

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange. But does a 9%…

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The 5 most popular FTSE 100 stocks on AJ Bell to begin 2026

| Ben McPoland

Wondering which FTSE 100 stock has been the most-bought among AJ Bell customers recently? Hint: it's not Rolls-Royce or Lloyds.

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3 UK income stocks I think could keep growing their dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a trio of UK stocks that have grown their dividend per share annually in recent years --…

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How much would an ISA need in it for someone to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

What would it actually take for someone to target a four-figure monthly passive income by buying dividend shares? Christopher Ruane…

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Want your ISA to earn you a pound an hour for life? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA stuffed with dividend shares could potentially mean passive income rolling in year after year. Christopher Ruane explains how.

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How much do you need to invest in the stock market to stop work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting work and living off stock market dividends sounds like a fantasy. But with the right strategy, it’s far more…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how you can aim to retire with £11,973 a year in passive income

| James Beard

It’s never too late to consider the stock market. And with regular investments, a decent passive income might be more…

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Why TBC Bank could be the hottest dividend stock in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is bullish on this promising mid-cap dividend stock with a high yield, excellent coverage and an attractive valuation.…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP for a £2,500 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reveals how much is needed to generate a high and rising regular passive income from FTSE 100 shares,…

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