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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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2 cracking FTSE 100 passive income shares to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

For investors on a mission to make passive income, this Fool thinks these two stocks could be worth considering. Here's…

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Are Aviva shares a screaming buy right now?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva’s shares look very undervalued to me, with business prospects strong, and the firm paying a high dividend to generate…

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National Grid shares could rise more than 60%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares are a bargain right now. That’s the view of analysts at JP Morgan, who reckon the stock…

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Here’s my 2024/25 dividend forecast for BT shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the rising dividend forecast for BT shares and explains why this could be a…

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3 rock-solid dividend stocks for investors in their 50s to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these dividend stocks could be very well suited to those approaching retirement who are looking for stability.

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A 9.5% yield but down 14%! Time for me to buy more of this dazzling FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 investment management firm pays one of the highest yields in the index, has strong growth prospects, and…

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Which shares are Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires holding in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

Being a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire sure does sound appealing! Mark Hartley explores the shares the UK’s top investors…

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Forget Lloyds shares! Dividends from this income stock are up 4,100%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is filled with terrific income stocks. Here’s one I’ve already added to my portfolio to grow…

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A 10% yield but down 70%! Time to buy this FTSE gem?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This emerging markets investment group's offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 350 and is maintaining shareholder…

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Is Britvic the answer to my passive income challenge?

| Gordon

Finding an investment that pays a regular dividend can be a game changer for passive income. Does drinks provider Britvic…

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3 recovering UK dividend shares – as picked by professionals

| Mark Hartley

Here are three UK dividend shares that top brokers and fund managers are either holding or have tipped this week.…

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How much passive income could I earn by investing £3 a day?

| Stephen Wright

£3 a day for 30 years could be like investing £14,000 on day one. Stephen Wright thinks this is a…

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How to target a £60,000 second income with a brand-new investment portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to aim for a five-figure second income stream in the stock market with dividend shares when…

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£15k in savings? 2 passive income stocks to consider for £1,298 of dividends

| Royston Wild

Fancy making more than a grand in dividends this year? These two high-yield passive income stocks could be worth a…

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Here’s how to invest £20K in an ISA to target a 7% dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Is £1,400 in passive income each year possible from a £20K ISA while sticking to blue-chip FTSE 100 shares?This writer…

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How I’d turn an empty ISA into a second income of £12k a year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to generate a high and rising second income from a balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 shares.…

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£8,900 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £256 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By investing under £9,000 now, our writer could target hundreds of pounds each month in passive income in the long…

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2 dirt cheap passive income shares to consider buying for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

The UK stock market's having a good year in 2024, but I see plenty of great candidates for long-term passive…

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3 dividend shares I’m avoiding in today’s stock market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks some of the most popular FTSE 100 dividend shares are riskier than they look. Which ones are…

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After a turbulent few weeks, could I be tempted by the National Grid share price?

| James Beard

The National Grid share price has settled down following a dramatic slide. Our writer asks whether now would be a…

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If I invest £10,000 at today’s BT share price, how much passive income do I make?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT is a popular FTSE dividend stock, delivering passive income to thousands of British investors through dividends. But how much…

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Here’s how to target £350 a month in passive income from FTSE 100 dividends

| Harshil Patel

A selection of dividend shares can be a reliable way to earn passive income. Our writer outlines his criteria and…

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2 smashing dividend shares for investors to consider buying this summer

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend shares are a great way to help maximise returns. Our writer explains why these two picks should be on…

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The yield on this dividend stock has jumped 9x in 5 years. Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at a dividend stock with a yield that has been rising in recent years, but…

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I’d buy 819 shares in this magnificent FTSE 100 company for a £1,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Despite a patchy record and a low dividend yield, Stephen Wright thinks income investors should consider buying shares in InterContinental…

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Buying 11,800 shares of this REIT today unlocks £100 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the most lucrative income investments are REITs. Here's one from Zaven Boyrazian's portfolio that could generate £100 a…

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6.6% and 3.9% yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d snap up for juicy returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt for consistent and growing dividends, our writer earmarks these two FTSE 100 stalwarts that could help her…

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How I would generate £10,000 passive income from this utilities stock

| Ken Hall

Our writer looks at how much he'd need to invest in this large-cap utilities stock to generate a passive income…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a monthly passive income of £666

| Mark Hartley

Start small, but aim big, cultivating a steady stream of passive income by consistently reinvesting dividends from high-yielding stocks.

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This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock currently has an enormous yield. Could it be a good buy for those seeking income from their…

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7.1% yield! Would I be silly not to buy cheap Aviva shares?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool likes the look of Aviva shares for their handsome dividend yield and valuation. So, would now be a…

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I think this is the best dividend stock to buy in the FTSE 250. And it’s dirt cheap!

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 stock isn't just a leader in its space. Our writer thinks it's also a passive income powerhouse…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett investing method to target a £7,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola hss been outstanding. Stephen Wright thinks investors should take a similar approach to build a…

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2 high-dividend-yield shares I’d buy to hold for AT LEAST 5 years!

| Royston Wild

Our writer Royston Wild thinks these high-yield dividend stocks could provide a market-beating passive income for years to come.

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2 high-yielding stocks I reckon can help me supercharge my passive income aspirations!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is on a mission to boost her passive income stream, and explains why she believes these two picks…

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Is the latest addition to the FTSE 250 a no-brainer buy?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool considers whether the FTSE 250’s latest addition after the recent reshuffle is an opportunity for her holdings, or…

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£15K in savings? I’d look to turn that into a second income stream worth £400 per week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains the careful steps she’d follow to help generate a second income stream for her to enjoy later…

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3 high-yield shares I’m eyeing for July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer pores over a trio of high-yield shares he would happily buy for his passive income-generating portfolio in the…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in high-yield dividend shares to target £500 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

With £20,000 in savings and bit of research, our writer thinks it's perfectly possibly to generate a tidy passive income…

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A rare chance to buy one of the best dividend shares on the market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is one of the best-performing dividend shares on the London Stock Exchange, and it looks incredibly cheap. But could…

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