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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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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to target passive income of £633 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income goldmine with a…

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Barclays shares could offer investors a growing passive income

| Stephen Wright

Bank stocks can be unstable sources of passive income. But Stephen Wright thinks one in particular has a promising plan…

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The FTSE 100’s full of passive income opportunities to consider!

| James Beard

Our writer believes it’s wrong to overlook home-grown passive income opportunities, especially those in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Here’s the dividend forecast on Vodafone shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

Despite the dividend cut, yields on Vodafone shares still beat the FTSE 100 average. Could they be a great buy…

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Down 23% with a 6.5% yield, this FTSE 250 dividend gem looks undervalued to me!

| Mark Hartley

Not many stocks on the FTSE 250 have a low valuation, high dividend yield, and solid growth potential. Our writer…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £278 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates how £20k could lay the foundations for a second income of several hundred pounds a month over…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares in 2020 has made this much passive income…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have struggled lately due to economic weakness and rising costs. Are they still worth considering for an ISA…

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Here’s how someone could invest £200 each month in cheap shares to target a £7,108 passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A couple of hundred pounds a month and some patience could turn into a sizeable passive income generator. Here, our…

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Could this 15%-yielding dividend stock double an investor’s money in 5 years?

| James Beard

Our writer has found a dividend stock that offers an amazing yield. But can such a generous level of passive…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for GSK shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

City brokers expect dividends on GSK shares will keep marching higher. Is the FTSE 100 share a top passive income…

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Considering a £20k ISA in this FTSE dividend star could mean a £170 monthly second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some simple maths to show how considering a £20,000 ISA in the FTSE 100’s Phoenix Group Holdings…

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With yields over 7%, here are two FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider in 2025

| Mark Hartley

As the FTSE 100 trades near all-time highs in 2025, some of its top dividend shares still offer highly attractive…

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1 FTSE 100 stock an investor consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA if Cash ISAs get canned

| John Fieldsend

The talk in the papers is of the Cash ISA getting axed, but the Stocks and Shares ISA seems secure.…

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A 5.5% dividend forecast? £2k invested in Lloyds shares could earn an investor this much by 2027

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the dividend forecast for Lloyds stock in the coming years and weighs up whether it could…

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How much in savings would investors need to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| Harshil Patel

Our writer outlines a simple recipe to earn passive income from shares. The ingredients include diligent saving, ample time and…

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Why on earth are investors still buying Vodafone shares?

| Harvey Jones

Loads of investors seem happy to buy and hold Vodafone shares but Harvey Jones has always struggled to see the…

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Passive income of £24,000 a year from an ISA? Here’s how an investor could get that

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons we can generate passive income of £2,000 a month by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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I’m getting nervous about the Lloyds share price

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has soared by more than 50% over the past 12 month, easily beating the wider FTSE…

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£5,000 invested in high-yielding Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you’ve owned Legal & General shares for the last five years you may want to stop reading now as…

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382 shares in this FTSE dividend gem could make investors £2,849 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE high-yield heavyweight stock can generate significant passive income over time and looks extremely undervalued against its peers.

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2 cheap shares to consider for super-high income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm always on the lookout for ultra-cheap shares that pay out lots of cash to shareholders. These two stocks are…

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£20k to invest? How does a £1,730 passive income this year sound?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could be worth considering for passive income as soon as…

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8% yield! Is this FTSE 250 REIT my ticket to a huge second income?

| Stephen Wright

Industrial real estate in desirable locations is a terrific asset. So should Stephen Wright buy shares in a FTSE 250…

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1 high-yield dividend stock to consider buying for passive income (and 1 to avoid)

| Paul Summers

Not every high-yielding FTSE stock is worth considering for passive income. Our writer shines a light on two stocks with…

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1 giant red flag for Diageo shares!

| Ben McPoland

As an investor in Diageo shares, I'm increasingly worried about one unstoppable generational trend that could reduce sales in future.

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I don’t care if my passive income stock Phoenix Group doesn’t rise this year – I’ve got the 10.1% yield!

| Simon Watkins

A firm’s yield moves in the opposite direction to its share price, so with my core passive income holdings I…

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The FTSE 100 is behaving remarkably right now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years of underperforming global markets, the FTSE 100 has suddenly sprung to life. Indeed, it's rushed ahead to overtake…

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3 passive income ideas to consider with FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

A steady or lump sum investment in FTSE 100 shares and funds can create a formidable second income for investors.…

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What do I need for a passive income of £100k a year?

| Cliff D'Arcy

How much would I need to invest to collect a very healthy yearly passive income on my retirement? Surprisingly, the…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and here’s the result

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith turns to the world of AI to try and find out whether ChatGPT could build an investor a…

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Are my ultra-high-yielding Legal & General shares going to jump in price after new US deal?

| Simon Watkins

Strong earnings growth forecasts should support my high-yielding Legal & General shares, with a further boost coming from a big…

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Are Aviva shares worth me buying above £5 after a 23% rise over the year?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva shares are holding above the key £5 level after a significant rise this year. I took a closer look…

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How much does an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA's a valuable asset for investors. Not having to pay dividend tax can be a big…

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9% dividend yield! Could buying this FTSE 250 stock earn me massive passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Assura looks like an outstanding stock for dividend investors to consider. But is the 9% dividend yield the passive income…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how it could generate £1 of passive income every hour — forever

| Christopher Ruane

With a long-term approach, Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could aim to earn a pound per hour in passive…

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Thinking about buy-to-let? Consider these UK stocks instead

| Royston Wild

Owning UK property stocks could be a better way to invest in buy-to-let, though there are drawbacks. Royston Wild explains.

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How much would an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some details as to how an investor could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to enjoy…

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2 retirement shares that long-term investors should consider for steady income

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at two big-name retirement shares in the FTSE 100 with market-leading positions and track records…

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With a 10.1% yield, should I buy this FTSE 250 income stock?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at an income stock that’s kept its dividend unchanged for five years. But is it high enough…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how an investor could use it to target an eventual £980 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer demonstrates how an investor could aim to earn close to £1,000 each month in passive income from a…

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