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Down 24% and yielding 9.18! Is L&G the best passive income stock on the FTSE?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is the first to admit that the Legal & General share price has had a poor year. But…

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£10 a day invested in UK stocks could create a second income of £40,000 a year!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing even a small amount of money regularly can generate a substantial second income stream in the long run. Zaven…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares out to 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Predictions for dividend progress from Lloyds shares over the next few years look upbeat now. But the path might not…

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1 of my favourite UK dividend shares this December!

| Royston Wild

Diageo's one of the best dividend growth shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA. At current prices I'm considering buying…

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3 REITs I’d consider buying to target a long-term second income

| Royston Wild

I'm seeking ways to make a market-beating second income. These real estate investment trusts (REITs) could be just what I've…

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Here’s my 5-step approach to earning passive income of £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the handful of steps he uses to target hundreds of pounds in passive income each month.

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A lifelong second income for just £10 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With a simple, structured approach to buying blue-chip dividend shares at attractive prices, our writer's building a second income for…

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4,123 shares of this UK dividend stock could get me £206 a month in passive income

| James Beard

Despite cutting its dividend significantly over the past five years, I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a good…

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10%+ dividend growth! 2 FTSE 250 shares tipped to turbocharge dividends

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 income shares look in great shape to grow their dividends by double-digit percentages, says our writer Royston…

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How’s the dividend forecast looking for Legal & General shares in 2025 and beyond?

| Mark Hartley

As a shareholder, I like to keep track of the potential dividend returns I could make from my Legal &…

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Sticking to FTSE shares, I’d still aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip FTSE shares with proven business models, our writer hopes he can build sizeable passive income streams…

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I’m expecting my Phoenix Group shares to give me a total return of 25% in 2025!

| Harvey Jones

Phoenix Group shares have had a difficult few months but that doesn't worry Harvey Jones. He loves their 10%+ yield…

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To build a passive income flow, I’d follow this Warren Buffett approach

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has set up passive income streams most people can only dream about. Our writer sees some practical lessons…

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With 2025 on the horizon, what’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

As 2024 rolls to an end, our writer considers the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares after the company reinstated dividends earlier…

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This FTSE 250 share has surged 20% in a month. Its P/E is still just 3.3. So should I buy?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this FTSE 250 stock remains enticing, with an ultra-low P/E ratio and an attractive yield. But why's…

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Should I buy Aviva for its 7.8% yield now the share price is at 483p?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite recent share price volatility, Aviva is still cracking on as a business and pumping out chunky shareholder dividends.

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Here’s how I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the long-term approach he takes when finding both income and growth shares to buy for his Stocks…

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£10,000 to invest? These 2 high-yield shares could deliver a £790 passive income

| Royston Wild

These high yield shares offer dividend yields more than DOUBLE the FTSE 100 average. Here's why our writer is considering…

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After a solid set of results, is it time to buy this FTSE 100 dividend giant?

| Mark Hartley

I've been looking at FTSE 100 tobacco giant Imperial Brands after it posted impressive full-year results yesterday.

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It’s big! It’s yellow! But is this FTSE 250 stock a safe place to store my capital?

| Mark Hartley

After viewing its half-year trading update yesterday, this FTSE 250 storage giant left our writer considering whether to invest in…

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I’d buy this FTSE dividend share to target a lifelong second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks investing in dividend stocks from the UK stock market is the best way for him to generate…

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1 stock set to gatecrash the FTSE 100 in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers a quality stock that's poised to join the FTSE 100 next year. Could there also be a…

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591 shares in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem could make me £14,873 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

A big passive income can be generated from much smaller investments earlier in life, especially if the dividend returns are…

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How to potentially buy £1 of Legal & General shares for just 80p

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares have slipped lately but Harvey Jones isn't worried about that. He still gets a brilliant yield…

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A 5% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2027

| Mark Hartley

Tesco shares have had a good year and the company looks on track to continue increasing dividends, with a potential…

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Want a £1,320 passive income in 2025? These 2 UK shares could deliver it!

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks have long histories of paying large and growing dividends. They're tipped to deliver more huge rewards in…

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Dividend Shares

4,775 shares in this dividend stock could yield me £1.6k a year in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can build passive income from dividend payers via regular investing that can compound quickly.

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the National Grid share price now?

| Kevin Godbold

Volatility continues for the National Grid share price. Is this a warning sign for investors to heed or a buying…

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After plunging 50% this stock’s ultra-high 6.8% yield offers a stunning second income!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is captivated by the sky-high second income offered by this FTSE 100 dividend stock. Should he be equally…

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A 7.3% yield but down 22%! Is it time for me to buy this FTSE 100 builder at a bargain-basement price?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 construction giant could be on the road to recovery following some difficult years, with promising recent forecasts…

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Dividend Shares

Here are my favourite dividend shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights his two favourite discounted real estate dividend shares to buy before interest rates are cut to 3.75%.

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Is this 10.5% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock offers one of the highest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange, but is it actually…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need for £1,000 in passive income in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have been on fire since late 2022. This investor is wondering if now might be a good time…

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Here’s my plan for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

On the lookout for passive income stocks to buy, Stephen Wright is turning to one of Warren Buffett’s most famous…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that to target a passive income of £4,629 a year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines how investing a modest sum like £2,000 and leaving it to grow for years can generate an…

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Down 20%! A sinking dividend stock to buy for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This dividend stock is spending £50m buying back its own shares while they trade at a discount and also planning…

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I’d buy 32,128 shares of this UK dividend stock for £200 a month in passive income

| Roland Head

Insider buying and an 8.1% dividend yield suggest this FTSE 250 stock could be a good pick for passive income,…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £30k second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in stocks is a great way to earn a second income, but relying on index funds may not be…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to rise strongly through to 2026. But Royston wild thinks this passive income hero…

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FTSE 100 shares yield under 4%. Here’s why that matters!

| Christopher Ruane

A higher dividend yield and share price growth do not necessarily come together. So, why is this writer happy to…

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