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3 passive income stocks I aim to hold for 20 years

| Ben McPoland

This writer reveals two dividend stocks from the FTSE 100 and one from the FTSE 250 that he holds to…

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Dividend Shares

Is this investment trust yielding 10.72% too good to be true?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up an investment trust with a very enticing yield, so decides to dig deeper to see if…

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This FTSE 100 dividend gem now yields a stunning 8.6% a year, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

This very-high-yielding FTSE 100 financial services titan can generate huge dividend income over time, especially if the power of dividend…

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Should I lock in a 5.38% yield for 30 years of passive income?

| Stephen Wright

With UK government bonds offering higher yields than the FTSE 100, should investors look beyond the stock market for passive…

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Greggs shares slump again, but could go on a (sausage) roll

| Cliff D'Arcy

After sales growth fell during the heatwave, Greggs shares were battered. But I suspect the bad news is fully baked…

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£10k to invest? Here’s a hot dividend share that could deliver a £2,653 passive income over just 3 years

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best passive income stocks to buy? Here's a high-yielding FTSE 250 dividend share I'm considering for my…

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With a low valuation and 5.2% dividend yield, is this the best income stock on the S&P 500?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores whether VICI Properties, with its low valuation and 5.2% dividend yield, could be one of the best…

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Investing Articles

See how much an investor needs in a SIPP to earn passive income of £777 a month

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is building retirement wealth in a Self-Invested Personal Pension. How much does he need to fund a generous…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn £1,400 in passive income next year – and every year

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the practicalities of using a Stocks and Shares ISA to start generating sizeable annual passive income…

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Investing Articles

How much should a 40-year-old invest to target a monthly second income of £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a 40 year-old could aim to build a sizeable second income over time by buying dividend…

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2 dividend growth shares to consider for a reliable passive income!

| Royston Wild

I believe these stocks, with their huge dividend yields and long records of payout growth, merit serious attention in current…

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Investing Articles

Are these 2 of the best high-yield dividend growth shares to consider today?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 stocks are widely considered as top dividend growth shares for income investors. In fact, I hold one…

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Investing Articles

With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how to aim for passive income of £228,688!

| Christopher Ruane

A £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could be an absolute passive income goldmine over the long term. Our writer explains…

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Here’s how £20k of savings could one day generate £841 of monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A passive income plan built around investing in dividend shares could be a simple but potentially lucrative way to earn…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the recovering aberdeen share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

After a terrible run the aberdeen share price is finally showing some zip and Harvey Jones says the FTSE 250…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a second (or third) income!

| James Beard

Our writer reckons there are at least two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that those looking to generate a second income could…

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Is Legal & General one of the best dividend shares to consider today?

| Royston Wild

With a near-9% dividend yield and years of consistent dividend growth, Legal & General's shares merit serious consideration for income.

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£10,000 invested in this dividend share 5 years ago would now be worth…

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the impressive five-year capital and income return on this dividend share. But he thinks there might…

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Down 35% with a 5% yield! Is this the cheapest dividend stock on the FTSE 250?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the income potential of a FTSE 250 dividend stock that looks to be trading well below its…

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Prediction: in 12 months the under-achieving Legal & General Group share price could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones expected better from the Legal & General share price, but he has no complaints about the FTSE 100…

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See the latest BP share price and dividend forecasts

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines the outlook for the BP share price after what's been a tough year. The yield's climbed nicely…

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What are the most common FTSE 100 shares top UK investors put into a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley reveals the three most popular FTSE 100 shares found in Stocks and Shares ISAs — and why so…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares would deliver this much passive income…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Greggs' shares. He hasn't been a fan of the sausage roll maker…

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Investing Articles

These two FTSE 250 shares yield 8.9% and 9.3%. Can that last?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two high-yield FTSE 250 investment funds that are both focused on the…

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5 dividend shares yielding 5.9%+ to consider in July

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discussed a handful of FTSE dividends shares yielding close to 6% or higher that he reckons investors should…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 12 months the eye-popping Aviva share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price is on a roll, and investors have got a heap of dividends on top. Harvey Jones…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have sure been in the doldrums over recent months. But is this a FTSE 250 stock to consider…

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An 8.4% yield and down 33%, is Taylor Wimpey’s share price seriously cheap now?

| Simon Watkins

Taylor Wimpey’s share price has fallen a long way as uncertainty plagues the housing market. However, things may be taking…

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Achieving a £1k a month passive income goal with just £20k in savings? It’s possible!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines a simple yet lucrative passive income strategy involving dividend shares and starting with a £20k initial investment.

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 12 months the barnstorming Lloyds share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has done well from the booming Lloyds share price over the last couple of years but can the…

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Investing Articles

What is passive income, anyway? And why do I love it so much?

| Cliff D'Arcy

A Russian proverb states, "Those who take no risks, drink no Champagne". So that's why I use these simple investments…

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Will AstraZeneca be the next FTSE 100 stock to move to the US?

| Stephen Wright

With AstraZeneca reported to be looking into moving its listing across the Atlantic, should investors buy the stock ahead of…

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7% yield! I think this FTSE 250 stock is better than most investors realise

| Stephen Wright

High debt levels and regulation make water utilities some of the least popular FTSE 250 shares. But are income investors…

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46% undervalued with a 6.8% forecast dividend yield, should I buy more of this overlooked FTSE gem now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial services giant looks deeply under its ‘fair value’ to me and has a 6%+ dividend yield…

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This profitable, debt-free dividend share is well-covered and yields 11%! What’s the catch?

| Mark Hartley

On paper, this AIM-listed dividend share looks like an amazing income opportunity. Our writer digs deeper to get some clarity.

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how it could be used to target passive income of £775 each month

| Ben McPoland

I reckon this blue-chip stock from the FTSE 100 could deliver an attractive income stream for a Stocks and Shares…

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2 Strong Buy dividend shares to consider in July

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at two UK dividend shares that analysts have Strong Buy ratings on. Should passive income investors be…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income and growth in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK dividend stocks have attractive yields right now. They also have the potential to generate share price gains in…

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Here’s how investors could target an eventual second income of £1,900 a month, from just £10 a day

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers a strategy for targeting a lucrative second income by investing a small daily amount into dividend stocks…

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44% under ‘fair value’ and 16% annual earnings growth forecast, should I buy more of this 6.8%-yielding passive income gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight has paid a high dividend for years that can generate huge passive income, and it looks…

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