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£20,000 in BP shares can net investors a £1,232 second income…

| Harvey Jones

BP shares have been bumpy lately but there's a terrific dividend income stream on offer and Harvey Jones says it…

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I asked ChatGPT to design a 5% yielding passive income ISA from 5 FTSE 250 shares and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to create a passive income stream from a balanced portfolio from medium-sized UK companies. The…

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Will the stock market crash before Christmas?

| John Fieldsend

Christmas is fast approaching. Could the uncertainty in the markets lead to a stock market crash before presents get opened?

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What will happen to the UK stock market in 2026? Here’s what experts think

| Mark Hartley

UK stocks have had one of the best years of the century, but can that momentum continue into 2026? Our…

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I asked ChatGPT what dividend shares I should buy for retirement. Its answer was amusing

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley isn't convinced by ChatGPT’s attempt at picking dividend shares for retirement. But the results were entertaining nonetheless.

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How many Aviva shares do we need to target £3,000 of passive income a year?

| Mark Hartley

Aviva shares have been an outlier in the UK insurance sector in the past five years, achieving spectacular returns. Our…

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A dividend portfolio yielding 7% could generate this amount of monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through why he thinks a 7% yield for a passive income portfolio can be achieved and how…

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At 9.2%, this FTSE 100 income share has the highest forward dividend yield in the index

| Christopher Ruane

With the WPP dividend yield set to fall, our writer turns the spotlight on what will soon be the highest-yielding…

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I asked ChatGPT what the Autumn Budget might mean for the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

The Autumn Budget is now only days away. What does ChatGPT think its impact might be on the various companies…

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I’m targeting £26,515 a year in retirement from £20,000 in this passive income gem!

| Simon Watkins

£20,000 invested in this passive income star could make me an annual dividend income of £26,515 on its current 9%…

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I asked ChatGPT to build a stunning second income in an ISA from UK dividend stocks and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wants to build a second income for his retirement by investing in a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100…

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Dividend yields over 5%! Can these Footsie stocks help investors build a passive income?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at two top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that might help investors build a long-term passive…

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I asked ChatGPT to build me the perfect portfolio for earning a second income and it said…

| Stephen Wright

AI has some interesting ideas about how our author could earn a second income. But in terms of which stocks…

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Here’s how an ISA could earn £1k in monthly passive income – forever!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how a well-chosen long-term approach to buying dividend shares could generate sizeable passive income streams.

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ChatGPT thinks this is the perfect passive income portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks…

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers wonders if the AI bot can guide him on creating a great passive income portfolio. The outcome definitely…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio. It said…

| Royston Wild

ChatGPT is used by extensively by dividend investors, data shows. Could it help Royston Wild build a five-star passive income…

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Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend shares from the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has several shares with dividend yields above 7%. But can any of them generate reliable passive income…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 3 best FTSE stocks for retirement income, and here’s what it said…

| Simon Watkins

Since HAL from ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, I've avoided AI. But in the interests of humanity, I asked ChatGPT for…

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After an 86% dividend boost, I think Admiral Group’s one of the best income shares to consider buying now

| Mark Hartley

Looking for dividend shares to buy in 2026? Our writer thinks Admiral Group's a top contender to think about after…

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As Lloyds’ share price nears £1, is it time to sell the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds’ share price has had a great run in 2025. With the stock approaching a psychologically-important level, is it time…

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I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for the best passive income stock to buy

| Stephen Wright

ChatGPT came up with a very interesting name when Stephen Wright asked for passive income ideas. But is it the…

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Lloyds’ share price: with £1 in sight, is it time for cheer or fear?

| Mark Hartley

As the Lloyds shares price continues to hit record highs, there could be trouble on the horizon. Mark Hartley considers…

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9% yield! But is a huge dividend a big problem for this FTSE 250 stock?

| Stephen Wright

Taylor Wimpey was relegated to the FTSE 250 earlier this year. And Stephen Wright thinks a consistent dividend might be…

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How a Stocks and Shares ISA could supercharge your passive income

| Stephen Wright

If the UK Budget brings an increase to dividend tax, a Stocks and Shares ISA could give dividend investors a…

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With a 14.7% yield, is this dividend stock a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's constantly hunting for high-yield dividend stocks with hidden quality and potential. Could this small-cap be a potential winner?

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With a 6.3% yield, here’s 1 cheap stock I bought to boost my passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why he likes this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock to boost his portfolio's passive income potential with…

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 7.34% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE blue-chip stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the UK’s flagship index. Could it be a…

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I asked ChatGPT to describe the perfect passive income stock. Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what we should be…

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2 low-risk, high-yield FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2026

| Mark Hartley

Investors aiming for long-term passive income should focus on dividend reliability. Our writer identifies two FTSE 100 stocks to consider.

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Generation X! This dividend plan could add £185 a month to the State Pension

| Stephen Wright

For those with around 15 years to retirement, here’s a plan for trying to bridge the gap between the State…

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REITs might be big winners in the upcoming UK Budget — here’s what to look for

| Stephen Wright

If income tax thresholds stay fixed, Stephen Wright thinks REITs could be set for a big boost on 26 November…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Lloyds’ shares for a £1,000 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For many investors, earning a second income is the dream, but could Lloyds' shares help turn this into reality? Zaven…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a weekly passive income of £231?

| Andrew Mackie

Looking to boost your passive income beyond the weekly State Pension? This writer breaks down how large a Stocks and…

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Buying 4,655 shares in this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 income stock can give me £1k a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's looking to buy high-yield income stocks. With one of the highest payouts in the FTSE 100, could this…

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I can’t believe how cheap these 5-star income stocks are today…

| Royston Wild

The HSBC and Aviva share prices have rocketed this year. But Royston Wild believes these income stocks still offer stunning…

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How large should your Stocks & Shares ISA be for a £1k monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver a substantial long-term passive income.

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How much do you need in an ISA to make a second income of £1k a month?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a second income can be built with dividend shares and outlines one example with a yield…

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How can I learn the secrets of the passive income millionaires?

| Alan Oscroft

Millionaire investors seeking passive income can have their own particular preferences. And the rest of us can learn from them.

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Should I buy Vodafone shares while they’re still under £1?

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone share price has risen almost to the one pound mark. Is our Foolish author getting in on the…

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Up 33% in a year! This fast‑recovering FTSE dividend share might not be a bargain forever

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 100 dividend share is starting to recover after a bumpy few years. While it isn't…

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