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Income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich

| John Fieldsend

The 2022 market correction was the longest since 2008. So, with stocks looking cheap, are income stocks my best bet…

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3 cheap shares I bought for high passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

My favourite form of passive income is share dividends. But while not all UK companies pay cash dividends, these three…

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Marks and Spencer shares: future dividend darlings

| John Choong

Marks and Spencer shares are expected to perform well in 2023. With a return to dividend payments around the corner,…

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I’m not working forever! How I aim to build £20k a year passive income from UK shares

| Harvey Jones

I plan to generate a rising passive income in retirement by investing in a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks. Now…

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This 6.5% yield is one of the FTSE 100’s best. So what’s stopping me from buying this stock?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE has a heap of wonderful dividend stocks, including this one. But I'd like a shot at a little…

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Should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and bank profits?

| Ben McPoland

'Buy low and sell high' goes the old investing motto. So should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and cash…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 value shares?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best FTSE index value shares to buy following last week's rally. Are these two low-cost stocks…

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2 UK stocks I own for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

When looking for new stocks to buy, I'm often drawn to shares paying high dividends. These two big UK businesses…

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FTSE 100 stocks are still dirt-cheap! 3 bargain shares I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching the FTSE 100 for the best bargain stocks to buy. Here are three I think are too cheap…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target £1,500 a year in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd use the entirety of his ISA allowance to invest in dividend stocks to achieve…

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I’d invest £250 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £34k second income

| Harshil Patel

Regularly investing in a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA could be the route to a comfortable retirement. Our writer considers…

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6% dividend yield! A UK share to buy in February and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm not concerned about the short-term economic outlook. I reckon this UK share could be a brilliant addition for my…

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Taylor Wimpey shares: my top passive income buy

| John Choong

UK housebuilders don't have a rosy outlook in the near term. Even so, I believe Taylor Wimpey shares are still…

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2 dividend shares for the lucrative green revolution!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two dividend shares he believes could outperform the market due to their positioning within renewables.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for massive passive income

| Paul Summers

The stock market can be a great source of passive income. Our writer picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks…

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2 reasons why Lloyds’ share price is so cheap!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 value shares to buy for my portfolio. Lloyds' share price is cheap but…

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The FTSE 100 is at a record high. So will I keep buying?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 hit a record high on Friday, beating the previous peak of May 2018. The index looks cheap,…

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How passive income could help me make a million from shares

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he's using a patient passive income strategy to try to build himself a seven-figure retirement portfolio.

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2 FTSE shares I’d buy as the index hits record highs!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index soared above 7,900 points for the first time on Friday. Here are two brilliant blue-chips I'm considering…

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5 diverse income stocks to supercharge my portfolio in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details five income stocks that he's bought or is looking to buy to enhance his passive income…

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I’d target £100 in weekly extra income buying shares like this

| Christopher Ruane

Learn how this writer would aim for over £5,000 in extra income annually by investing in quality companies that he…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK dividend stocks could be great ways to build long-term wealth. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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3 investment funds I’d buy right now for a second income

| Royston Wild

Investing in funds could be an effective way to boost my second income. Here are three investments I'd buy now…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in shares to target a £2,000 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this structured approach could help him as he tries to build sizeable passive income streams over the…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend shares to buy right now

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights a dividend share with an 8% yield, plus another stock he views as a potential long-term bargain.

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy in February

| Ben McPoland

Here's my list of three shares to buy in February. I think all of them offer me wealth-enhancing opportunities despite…

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7 UK shares that can boost my passive income

| Charlie Carman

Plenty of UK shares offer attractive dividend yields for investors seeking passive income. Our writer looks at seven stocks he'd…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in the FTSE 100 today to target £1,250 in dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks it's possible to build a four-figure dividend income while sticking to FTSE 100 shares. Here's how he'd…

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I’d put £55 a week into this FTSE 100 stock for £500 a year in passive income!

| James Beard

In these difficult times, I'm always looking for ways to generate additional passive income. Here's one stock that's paying a…

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5.1% and 4.5% yields! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks in February

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index is full of dividend stocks. Our writer analyses two shares he'd buy in February for their…

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High yield: 2 dividend stocks to buy in February?

| John Choong

Two FTSE 100 shares are scheduled to pay dividends in February. With high yields of up to 7%, will I…

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Is the BT share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

BT's share price provides investors with rock-bottom P/E ratios and a market-beating dividend yield. But is it too risky to…

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Lloyds shares: I’m buying more before it’s too late

| John Choong

Lloyds shares are now back above the 50p mark. With an average target price of 70p, here's why I'll be…

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Dividend shares: 1 to buy and 1 to sell

| Stephen Wright

Dividend shares can be great investments. But not all of them are equal. Stephen Wright examines the growth prospects of…

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Glencore shares: a top pick for passive income

| John Choong

Glencore shares are a top pick for many analysts in 2023 given its strong growth and passive income. So, will…

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

| James Beard

Vodafone shares have struggled over the past five years. Our writer looks at the return he would have made from…

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How I’d aim to build a £53,600 annual passive income from UK shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in UK shares, investors can generate substantial long-term passive income, and even potentially retire early.

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Is this under-the-radar 8% dividend stock a buy now?

| Mark Tovey

This 8% dividend stock benefits from demographic tailwinds and is trading at a discount to book value. Should I add…

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2 investment funds I’m thinking of buying in 2023!

| Royston Wild

Investors have been exiting UK investment funds in huge numbers over the past year. Here are two I'd buy in…

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Forget Cash ISAs! I can get 6% a year from these two income stocks

| Harvey Jones

The Bank of England has just increased the base rate to 4% but I can get a better return from…

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