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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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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I believe that now looks like a terrific time to generate a second income in a tax-free ISA by investing…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to target a £1,680 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in these FTSE 350 shares might deliver a four-figure passive income next year. Here's why they're…

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How much income could I earn putting £80 a week into a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what an £80 weekly contribution into his Stocks and Shares ISA might mean for short- or long-term…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £399 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer details how he'd aim to generate monthly passive income streams of almost £400 by investing a lump sum…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider buying for a retirement portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two dividend stocks could potentially offer those in or approaching retirement a nice mix of income and portfolio stability.

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Is it finally time for me to buy this FTSE 100 dividend star?

| Alan Oscroft

I think most of my favourite FTSE 100 income stocks still look like they're very good value today. This one's…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Lloyds shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Roland Head

Lloyds shares have delivered a strong return this year. Roland Head explains why he's optimistic about the potential for further…

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How I’d aim for a passive income of £79,530 a year from UK stocks… and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in UK shares, I think I can generate enough passive income to stop work and enjoy a…

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Here’s how I’d create a second income worth over £20k annually

| Sumayya Mansoor

A second income is a very real prospect, according to our writer. She explains how dividend investing could be the…

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If I could pick just one passive income stock from the FTSE ever, this would be it

| Harvey Jones

When it comes to investing in FTSE 100 shares for passive income, Harvey Jones thinks that one stock in particular…

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The Legal & General share price is down 18% and gives me a world-class 9% yield!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones hoped for more from the Legal & General share price, but at least he's getting loads of dividends.…

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Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income by investing £200 a month

| Charlie Carman

Building a passive income portfolio takes time, but dividend investors could aim to set themselves up for life with just…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2027

| Roland Head

Can BT shares be trusted to deliver a reliable income between now and 2027? Roland Head has analysed broker forecasts…

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If I invest £5,000 in Airtel Africa, how much passive income would I get?

| Gordon

Dividend shares are a great way of building passive income, so how much could this Fool expect to receive with…

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If I’d invested £20k in these 5 shares a year ago, this is how much passive income I’d have now

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer assesses his top dividend picks, past and…

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Here’s how £9,000 of FTSE 100 shares could make me a £1,400 second income in 2025 and 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a FTSE-beating second income? These two UK shares could provide a four-figure passive income in the next…

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Are Aviva and Sainsbury’s the best dividend shares to buy right now?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers two FTSE 100 dividend shares that he believes could be the most promising in today's volatile market…

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Up 18% with a 9% yield – is this brilliant income share the UK’s biggest no-brainer buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this FTSE 100 income share's absolutely terrific. Now it looks like the market's finally coming round to…

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Despite its recent rise, is BT’s share price still too undervalued to miss out on?

| Simon Watkins

BT’s share price still looks cheap to me on several key stock measurements, offering a high yield as well, supported…

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2 UK shares I’m tipping to soar in the future

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is getting her crystal ball out and explains why she believes these two UK shares could climb higher…

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2 slow and steady dividend shares I’d buy for a winning portfolio

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down her approach to dividend shares and details two picks she’s a fan of to help build…

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How many Legal & General shares do I need to buy for a £100 monthly income?

| Charlie Carman

Legal & General shares offer a market-leading dividend yield. Our writer analyses the investment case for this passive income superstar.

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2 FTSE 250 income icons yielding above 6% that could pay me cash for life

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through two different FTSE 250 income shares that have both paid continuous dividends for at least the…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ just sold this FTSE 100 stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock's going nowhere fast. And one of Britain’s best known fund managers just dumped it from his…

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I’d aim for £2,375 a month second income with 3,000 shares of high-yield dividend stocks

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley reveals his strategy to develop a decent second income stream by investing in reliable dividend-paying stocks.

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £27,384 yearly passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wouldn't leave his cash sitting idle. Instead, he'd put it to work in the stock market and start…

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How much more passive income could be made from Aviva shares than from the FTSE 100 as a whole?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva shares can generate much larger passive income returns than an investment across the entire FTSE 100, especially if ‘dividend…

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As the digital revolution continues, this FTSE 250 stock looks like a no-brainer buy to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down her investment case for this FTSE 250 technology business as it looks to capitalise on the…

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After jumping 12% in a month, is this overlooked FTSE dividend stock a buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones tipped this FTSE 100 dividend share to do well a couple of months ago, but he didn't expect…

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Investing in FTSE stocks could earn me a 5-figure passive income stream!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how investing in dividend stocks could mean she’s able to earn and enjoy a passive income stream…

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A 7%+ yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a dependable income share

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an income share that's been paying out cash for the past decade and comes with an…

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£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £25,993 a year of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding shares can grow into big passive income, especially if the dividends are reinvested in the…

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If I invest £5,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Charlie Carman

Greggs shares have delivered mouth-watering returns in recent years. Charlie Carman considers whether they're worth adding to a dividend portfolio…

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Starting with £20,000, could I generate passive income of £9,479 a year for my retirement?

| James Beard

Our writer is investing with a view to securing a comfortable retirement. But how much passive income could he generate…

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Is this the best UK stock to buy with £2,000 in September?

| Kevin Godbold

Of course there are risks, as with all stocks, but I see too many positives to ignore this one, and…

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£11,000 in this 9.3%-yielding hidden FTSE 100 gem could make me £16,477 in annual passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This often-overlooked FTSE 100 stock pays one of the highest yields in any major FTSE index and this is forecast…

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3 popular dividend shares I’d avoid like the plague!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend shares are often at the top of income investors' buy lists, but Zaven Boyrazian highlights some serious red…

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7.4% yield and oversold! Here’s why I’m buying Warehouse REIT shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warehouse REIT shares have underperformed in the last two years, but its dividend yield continues to stand tall. Are its…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20K in ISA to target a 7% dividend yield this September

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons he could earn £1,400 a year by putting £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here he…

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How much do I need to invest in shares to retire early and live on passive income?

| Roland Head

What’s the magic number? Roland Head crunches the numbers and explains how he’s using UK dividend shares to build a…

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