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Top British dividend stocks to buy for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for January, with insurers and investment companies notable inclusions!

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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Down 50%, this UK stock offers a 14.1% dividend yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved language expert offers one of the highest dividend yields on the British stock market right now as management…

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Is this 9.7%-yielding second income opportunity too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

At 9.7%, this is one of the highest-yielding income stocks in the FTSE 100. So should investors be rushing to…

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2 income stocks to consider as the threat of financial meltdown grows

| Royston Wild

Discover two UK income shares that offer FTSE 100-beating dividend yields -- and why they are worth serious attention right…

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2 UK stocks that might do well in an ISA during a recession

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a couple of stocks that might make decent additions to an ISA portfolio during any economic downturn…

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Is it time to consider this FTSE 250 12.4%-yielding dividend share?

| James Beard

With its double-digit yield catching his eye, our writer looks at one particular dividend share in the UK’s second-tier of…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a yearly passive income of £100,000 at retirement?

| Andrew Mackie

It is time to whip out the calculator and demonstrate how the power of compounding can supercharge any Stocks and…

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Here’s how a £20k investment in dividend shares now could earn over £5k a year in passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

With one £20k investment today, our writer explains how a multi-year dividend share strategy could end up earning over £5k…

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£500 buys 726 shares in this 10.7%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to invest a small lump sum? This under-the-radar income stock now offers a double-digit dividend yield, but is it…

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See how much income 1,696 Legal & General shares pay when the dividend lands on 26 September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much dividend income investors with a modest holding of Legal & General…

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3 reasons income stocks trump growth stocks

| John Fieldsend

Income stocks or growth stocks? That is the question. Here are three possible scenarios where I think the former beat…

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Why I’m not buying this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock — yet

| Ken Hall

M&G offers one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, but a recent profit miss means I’m not ready…

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£2k buys 763 shares in this 7.7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how reinvesting the income from a high-yielding blue-chip dividend stock can steadily compound and grow over the…

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Here’s the forecast for 2 of the FTSE 100’s biggest dividend shares

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at market data to find out what investors can expect from two of the…

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7%+ dividend yields? 2 great shares to consider for an ISA this autumn!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley eyes the value in two shares with dividend yields above 7%, making them potential candidates for an income-focused…

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Could leasing warehouses be a smart way to earn a second income?

| Stephen Wright

The buy-to-let sector in the UK has become less attractive recently. But leasing property could still be a smart way…

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Here’s how an average UK investor could target a £69k passive income with dividend shares

| Royston Wild

Discover how an investor could target a substantial second income in retirement -- and a top investment trust that could…

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Taylor Wimpey shares now offer a 10% dividend yield. Should investors consider buying them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Taylor Wimpey share price has fallen around 40% over the last year. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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These 3 high-yielding FTSE 100 shares go ex-dividend soon

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers if there's an income opportunity in three FTSE 100 stocks that go ex-dividend in September. One has…

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9% yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

As falling bond prices push the dividend yield to unusually high levels, is Legal & General a good choice for…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £1,750 monthly pension income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how pensions tax relief can boost contributions to a SIPP, and help investors…

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1 brilliant income share to consider after the recent market dip, and 1 I’m avoiding

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wants to take advantage of the stock market wobble. He picks out a FTSE 100 income share that…

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2 dividend shares that have paid consistent income for multiple decades

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a couple of dividend shares that have long histories of paying out income and business models that…

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3 reasons I see for the Legal & General share price wobble over the past month

| James Beard

Legal & General's share price has fallen more than 10% over the past month. Our writer considers the reasons for…

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The Aviva share price is down 8% in a week. Should investors consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big jump in the first half of the year, the Aviva share price is in freefall. Is this…

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This superb FTSE dividend star’s yield is forecast to rise to 8.6% by 2027, so should I buy more right now?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield financial stock already pays one of the highest dividends in any major FTSE index, but analysts forecast that…

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Could this reliable 10%-yielding dividend stock help boost a second income portfolio?

| Mark Hartley

When designing a portfolio to earn a second income, dividend stocks are the place to look. But not every high-yielder…

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How to claim your share of £80bn in passive income from FTSE 100 shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

Analysts expect FTSE 100 shares to pay out £80.4bn in dividends this year. Here's how my family grabs our share…

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See the income I’ll get by investing £3k before this 7.8% yielding income stock goes ex-dividend on 11 September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones calculates how much he will earn in dividends if he invests another £3,000 in what is quickly turning…

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8.23% yield! See the income I’ll get by investing £2k before Phoenix shares go ex-dividend on 2 October

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers on his Phoenix shares, to see how much dividend income he can expect next month,…

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Legal & General shares are yielding 9% again. Should investors consider buying?

| Beekeeper64

Legal & General shares have come down in price, pushing the yield up to high levels. But is this a…

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2 UK shares with outstanding dividend growth records

| Stephen Wright

Shares in companies with decades of consecutive dividend growth can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright outlines two…

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A whopping 9.9% dividend yield and 74% underpriced to fair value, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 100 passive income gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 homebuilder now offers one of the highest dividend yields in any of the major UK indexes, which…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy for trying to turn that into £6,392 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines how regular investing in the stock market could be a smart long-term way for investors to earn…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares don’t offer much in the way of share price returns. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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805 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend gem could allow investors to target £4,612 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial giant pays one of the highest dividend yields in any major FTSE index, and this is…

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8 of the FTSE 250’s 11 highest-yielding passive income stocks have 1 thing in common

| James Beard

The UK’s second tier of listed companies appears to offer some great passive income opportunities. Our writer takes a closer…

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Investors with £5,000 in these UK dividend shares are earning a yield of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK dividend shares are incredibly unpopular with investors right now, even as cash flows continue to comfortably fund enormous…

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The BP share price is slowly rising but still yields 5.7%

| Andrew Mackie

BP remains a laggard, but after a major new discovery and renewed investor optimism, how much longer can its share…

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Lloyds and British American Tobacco: 2 FTSE 100 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole!

| Royston Wild

I believe FTSE 100-listed Lloyds and British American Tobacco shares are in danger of a sharp reversal in the near…

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2 dividend stocks and investment trusts to consider for long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 share and investment trust could be great ways to target a large and growing second…

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