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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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£6,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £500 monthly passive income

| Mark Hartley

With careful planning and patience, it’s not hard to earn a passive income with UK shares. Here’s one way to…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a second income of £1,000 a month, with just £10 a day

| Alan Oscroft

How much do we need to build a decent second income? With enough time, we could do it with a…

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A top FTSE 250 stock to consider buying for rapid dividend growth!

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend shares to target a lifetime of passive income? Here's a FTSE 250 growth stock that could provide…

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3 UK stocks I reckon could benefit from the upcoming general election

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the general election hurtles towards us, this Fool wonders which UK stocks could benefit, and focuses on three picks…

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At 11%, this dividend share pays the biggest yield in the FTSE 100

| Alan Oscroft

When a dividend share offers a big yield, we need to be cautious of the risks. But I reckon this…

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4 reasons I’d still buy National Grid shares in a heartbeat despite the recent wobble!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As National Grid shares plunged on the news of a right issue, I’m not flinching, and reckon it's a top…

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2 hot dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer reckons these two dividend stocks could help her bag juicy dividends for years to come and explains why.

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Here’s how I’d try to turn a £20K ISA into a high-yield machine producing £2,290 of passive income next year!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains an approach to investing his ISA in high-yield shares, including investment trusts. He hopes they could boost…

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3 world-class FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d consider buying for lasting passive income

| Paul Summers

Dividends can never be guaranteed, but some FTSE 100 firms have been head and shoulders above the pack when it…

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If I spend £800 on Lloyds shares today, here’s what a decade of dividends could total

| Christopher Ruane

How much might spending under a thousand pounds on Lloyds shares today earn this writer in dividends over the next…

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A 10.9% yield but down 14%! £11,000 in this FTSE dividend superstar could make me £26,716 in annual passive income

| Simon Watkins

This insurance giant has one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, looks set for strong growth, and appears…

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£6k bought me 3,289 oversold shares with a stunning dividend yield of 10%

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting a handsome dividend yield from the FTSE 100 high income stock, but he wonders if the…

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3 dirt cheap passive income shares I’d buy to target £1,780

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best passive income shares to buy on a budget? Here are three that our writer Royston Wild…

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How to earn a lifelong second income from dividend stocks in 5 simple steps!

| Charlie Carman

Dividend investors can earn a second income from the stock market for life. Here's a five-step plan to consider following…

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2 powerful passive income stocks investors should consider snapping up

| Sumayya Mansoor

Building a passive income stream via dividend-paying stocks is possible, according to our writer, who details two picks to take…

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National Grid shares have plunged — but if I’d bought 2 years ago, would I be in profit?

| Kevin Godbold

National Grid shares are about 22% lower than in May, but that may just be a small blip for long-term…

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This FTSE 250 stock looks unmissable — but buying shares now could be a mistake for me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

It’s tough when a stock looks fundamentally sound, but there’s a cloud hanging over it. This is what’s happening with…

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How much passive income from stocks could I make with a £37k salary?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at how much passive income he could make by squeezing all the juice out of…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d aim for £4,000 in yearly passive income with select FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE 100 shares are offering meaty yields today and building a portfolio of such stocks could lead to an…

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How much passive income would I make from just £1,000 invested in this FTSE 100 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount in high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends paid can generate significant passive income over time.

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Glencore and Vodafone slashed their dividends. Could this FTSE 250 stock yielding 10% be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock currently offers a huge yield. But with the company struggling, Edward Sheldon believes the dividend payout…

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9%+ yields! 2 dividend stocks to consider to target a £1,870 passive income

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks could be an effective way to generate passive income now and in the future. Here's why.

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Here’s what the BT share price could mean for passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been falling for years, but that might be about to change. And dividends could be…

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Could this be one of the FTSE 100’s best cheap dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend growth shares to buy? Our writer Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 100 housebuilder might well…

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Is this FTSE 100 passive income superstar also its best bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem still looks to me like one of the best bargains in the index. It appears very…

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Investing £5 a day in this dividend giant can make me a £14,067 annual second income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield star can make me a major second income, supported by a strong business outlook and an…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield a fabulous 6.41%, but is the dividend safe?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed plenty of growth and income after buying Taylor Wimpey shares last year. But is today's high…

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Could the UK general election be bad news for this FTSE 250 energy producer?

| James Beard

The country is due to vote in the general election on 4 July. Our writer looks at the possible implications…

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3 dividend shares I’ve bought for the next decade!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think these UK dividend shares can amplify my long-term passive income, and could even be on track to becoming…

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9.9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This leading British enterprise looks like a delicious deal for passive income, trading at a low multiple while offering a…

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Here’s how investing £10 a day could create passive income of £27,573 a year!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd build a sizeable passive income portfolio over time by investing a tenner a day in…

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£3 a day now could earn me £5 a day of extra income in future. Here’s how.

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day, within 15 years our writer could be earning a fiver of extra…

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3 stocks that could create lasting passive income

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to passive income, the most important thing is buying shares in companies that can keep performing well…

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Down 10% in a week! What’s wrong with the Legal & General Group share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Legal & General Group share price has fallen yet again. Harvey Jones is tempted to respond by loading up…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By leveraging the power of an ISA, investors can start earning a tax-free second income from their investment portfolio. Zaven…

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This explosive UK stock has hiked dividends by 14.6% a year for a decade. Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was blinded by the low yield on this UK stock and didn't realise it was one of the…

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I like dividends but I’m avoiding National Grid shares. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid shares have a yield over 6% and the business has little competition. So why does this writer have…

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£8,900 in savings? I’d aim to turn it into a £280 monthly passive income like this

| Christopher Ruane

By investing under £9,000 in the right way over the long term, this writer could hopefully earn hundreds of pounds…

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Here’s how I’d target £1,580 in passive income next year using a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a platform to generate ongoing sizeable passive income streams. Our writer illustrates how…

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Is Legal & General the best FTSE 100 stock to buy for passive income now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price has been flat for a few years, despite chunky dividend forecasts. I check its…

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