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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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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need for £1,000 of passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at generating passive income from his top banking stock, Lloyds. So, what makes…

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The 10 best UK dividend shares for a 2023 ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? We just might have one of the best…

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How I’d invest £20 per week to earn lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright describes how he’d try to invest wisely to turn a small weekly deposit into substantial annual passive income.

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Could investing £500 a month in the stock market make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has created vast wealth over long periods. But could it still deliver life-changing returns if I invest…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares offer 7%+ yields! Which one to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has held both of these FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio at some point this year. So why…

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5 steps to building a £5,000 passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the five-step approach he'd take to building a long-term passive income stream of £5,000 annually.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Persimmon shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have been profitable over the past two years. Spoiler…

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Buyer beware: why I’m wary of putting high-yielding dividend stocks in my ISA

| James Beard

I'm always looking for dividend stocks to include in my portfolio. But I always proceed with caution when I see…

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2 dividend shares to buy hand over fist

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a UK healthcare REIT and a US bank are dividend shares that investors looking for passive income…

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for the next TWO years!

| Royston Wild

Tesco's dividend yields continue to beat the FTSE 100 average. But just how robust are current dividend forecasts? And should…

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3 shares I bought for a second income when I retire

| Alan Oscroft

A second income is becoming a bit of a necessity for those of us looking forward to retirement these days.…

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I’d happily buy all of these magnificent mega-cheap income stocks in a £20k ISA

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with dividend income stocks trading on low valuations, and I'd like to stick them all…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Barclays shares to earn a £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares are starting to recover from the recent banking crisis and I find the forecast 5.9% dividend income yield…

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I’d invest £1,000 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £1,000 annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a regular sum to invest, our author hopes to turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that insurance stocks with big dividend yields are great shares to buy for retirees looking for reliable…

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Should I buy J Sainsbury shares for long-term income?

| Alan Oscroft

While I've been watching Tesco, J Sainsbury shares have climbed this year. Is it too late for me to buy…

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Should I buy dividend shares instead of starting my own business?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of putting his money to work in dividend shares rather than using it…

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Are BAE Systems shares still cheap at £10? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

There's been a near doubling in the price of BAE Systems shares over the past two years. Do they offer…

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abrdn shares yield 7%. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares currently sport a dividend yield that's around twice the FTSE 100’s. Are they a great buy for income…

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Shell’s share price is rising. Is the stock worth buying today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since the oil price crash of 2020, Shell’s share price has more than doubled. Is it worth investing in the…

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How to turn an ISA into £10k of annual passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith cuts through the waffle and explains the steps and numbers involved in turning an ISA into a passive…

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Why is everyone talking about Glencore stock?

| Ben McPoland

Glencore stock has bounced higher recently as the Swiss miner continues to make headlines. What's going on here and should…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term strategy of buying dividend shares could hopefully help him build a growing second income.

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Warren Buffett is worried about bank stocks. Should I sell?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a rare interview, Warren Buffett has warned about US banks' poor risk management. So should I worry about my…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

Both the FTSE 100 and its US counterpart offer investors a quick and easy way to diversify their portfolios. But…

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1 dividend stock I’m buying to boost my monthly income

| Stephen Wright

With a 5% dividend yield and a strong track record of increasing payments, Stephen Wright is buying Realty Income shares…

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I’d buy 6,802 shares of this UK stock for a £1k second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright would invest £12,719 in a UK brick company to start earning a second income. With demand well above…

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Persimmon stock: a once-in-a-decade chance to pick up cheap shares?

| John Fieldsend

Over a decade ago, Persimmon stock hit a low point before recovering to give its shareholders superb gains. Here's why…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA for passive income of £7,797 a year

| Harvey Jones

Having no retirement savings at 40 isn't the end of the world. There's still time to build a decent passive…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares to generate £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares offer a generous dividend yield and would slot nicely into my portfolio. The supermarket faces challenges though.

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National Grid shares yield 4.4%. Are they worth buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for National Grid shares. Is the dividend-paying utility company worth investing in today?

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7.2% and 5.6% yields! Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE index shares seem too cheap to miss at first glance. But could these passive income stocks end up…

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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to buy in April

| Kevin Godbold

Although high yields can be a warning sign, sometimes it’s worth looking closely at big dividend shares to consider buying…

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Could these 2 high-yielding shares give me a second income of £157 a month?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether it's possible to use his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to generate a second income adding…

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10.4% yield! Should investors buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This stock is one of the highest yielders in the FTSE 100 index. Edward Sheldon looks at whether it’s worth…

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Lloyds shares are under 50p. Is this a great investment opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have come down in price and currently trade for less than 50p. Is now a great time to…

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Should I buy Aviva shares for a 7.4% dividend yield?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane mulls whether the potential to double his money in under a decade by compounding dividends means he should…

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I’d buy 10,000 Tesco shares for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I want to build up some long-term passive income by investing in FTSE 100 shares. Today, I'm looking at one…

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Here’s how I could earn income of £2,000 a year from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

I'm keen to generate the maximum possible income from this year's Stocks and Shares ISA. This 10% high-yielder is hard…

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BT shares leap in 2023. Are they still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Can BT shares get back to their previous level above 400p, and is the telecoms company a bargain after showing…

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