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£500 buys 259 shares in this 6.5% yielding income stock! [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Here are the 3 latest income stock picks from the Share Advisor UK team, with high yields and other bullish…

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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 red-hot FTSE 100 dividend shares I think are too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best bargains to buy following recent stock market volatility. Here are two dividend shares I'll buy…

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Interest rates are 5%. Should I dump dividend stocks and put money into savings accounts?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Now that interest rates are higher, investors can obtain relatively attractive returns from savings accounts. So is it game-over for…

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How I’d invest £10k in FTSE 100 shares to aim for a £250 monthly passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they would go about investing £10,000 in FTSE 100 shares with the aim of eventually generating…

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At 44p, could dirt-cheap Lloyds shares be a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity?

| Matthew Dumigan

With Lloyds shares currently trading around the 44p mark, our writer explores whether they could present a rare and valuable…

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2 of the ‘safest’ UK dividend stocks on the planet

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK is home to some of the safest dividend stocks in the world. Here are two companies with multi-decade…

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How I’d use dividend shares to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k monthly second income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains how they'd aim to build a substantial tax-free passive income stream by investing in high-quality dividend shares…

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3 steps to earning £300 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how he’d begin generating a monthly passive income by investing in the stock market using three…

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I’d use July as a rare opportunity to lock in high yields!

| Dr. James Fox

With FTSE stocks trading at discounts, Dr James Fox sees an unmissable opportunity to snap up high yields and build…

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REIT investing: 2 top dividend stocks I’m looking to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

These UK dividend stocks are tipped to pay market-beating dividends over the next financial year. This is why I'd add…

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Is this 8%+ dividend yielding stock perfect for boosting passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor wants to boost her passive income and takes a closer look at this tobacco stock to determine whether…

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At 25, I’d start spending £150 each month on dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Does it make sense to start buying dividend shares in our mid-twenties? Christopher Ruane explains why he'd do that if…

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I’d buy 3,343 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock is now offering a near 9% annual yield. Here’s how I’d take advantage to bring myself…

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How I’d use £80,000 to target a £7,000 second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would aim to build a four-figure annual second income by buying a range of high-quality…

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3 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in July

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that all have great records of returning cash to their investors.

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap British shares for passive income!

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains why they think now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to hoover up cheap UK shares for long-term…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can offer a regular and reliable additional income. Our writer outlines three steps for investing in these cash-giving stocks.

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Yields of up to 9.6%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for a second income?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares offer dividend yields far above the market average. Could they help turbocharge my second income?

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Here’s why I’m buying this penny stock with its monster 7% dividend yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this penny stock is on her buy list and delves deeper into passive income, performance, and…

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Down over 20% from January, Glencore’s share price looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has dropped 20%+ this year, but a Chinese economic turnaround, great fundamentals and good dividends mean I…

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Big banks accused of ‘profiteering’, but at 44p I’d still buy Lloyds shares like a shot

| Harvey Jones

The big banks have been accused of making outsized profits, but that isn't reflected in Lloyds shares, which continue to…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for £1,640 of annual passive income!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks that could offer spectacular passive income. Here's why I'm aiming to buy…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BP shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

BP shares have risen over the past few years, but progress has stalled in 2023. So, how much would I…

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Here are 2 UK shares I own to boost my passive income stream!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added these two UK shares to her holdings to boost her wealth, specifically her passive…

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What 5% interest rates mean for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

What should passive income investors look for in stocks to buy? Stephen Wright thinks strong balance sheets are crucial and…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow this investing method to bank a second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his method to set out a second income from day one, while also aiming for a growing…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Aviva shares yield 8%+. Should investors buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva shares currently sport a monster dividend yield. Should investors buy the insurance stock for passive income, or is this…

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Is it time for me to buy this star dividend stock at a knockdown price?

| Simon Watkins

Down over 15% from its March high, but at the top of the dividend table and with rising investor inflows,…

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How to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a £780 monthly passive income

| Harshil Patel

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be an excellent vehicle for earning additional income. Our writer shares his approach to…

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Here’s the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for the next THREE years!

| Royston Wild

Dividends are forecast to return for owners of Rolls-Royce shares next year. Does this make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m avoiding in July!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 income shares offer yields that soar above the index's 3.8% forward average. So why won't our writer…

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Is FTSE 100 company National Grid a no-brainer stock for dividend investors?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no denying National Grid’s high yield and consistent dividend record, but the stock presents investors with a dilemma.

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7.7% and 6.6% yields! 2 of the best dividend stocks to buy this July

| Royston Wild

These UK shares offer forward dividend yields far above the FTSE 100 average. I believe they're two of the best…

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Vodafone shares are near 52-week lows and yield 10%+. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, Vodafone shares sport an enormous, 10%+ dividend yield. Is this a great passive income investment opportunity or a…

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Should investors consider or avoid Sainsbury’s shares for a dividend portfolio?

| Kevin Godbold

Sainsbury’s shares pay a high-looking dividend yield and recent trading has been steady, but here’s something else to consider.

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New field start-up and China recovery makes BP share price look cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

The BP share price has dropped 17% from its February high but a new field, stellar fundamentals, and China’s recovery…

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How I’d aim to make £75k in passive income before I hit 55

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith focuses on how he can bank passive income from dividend stocks in the coming years, thanks to picking…

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Are high-yield Lloyds shares the bargain I’ve been searching for?

| Royston Wild

Catching 'falling knives' can be a dangerous game for investors. But is the Lloyds share price now too cheap to…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for HUGE dividends now!

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these FTSE 100 income shares smash the index average. I'll look to buy them when I…

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Is FTSE 100 company Aviva a no-brainer stock for dividend investors?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no denying Aviva’s high dividend yield and the momentum in the business. But is it a stock to buy…

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Persimmon shares are near 52-week lows. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares have tanked in the last year, losing nearly 50% of their value. Is this a great buying opportunity?…

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