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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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Aviva shares are still up strongly — so why has the yield jumped back above 6%?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks beyond the cyclical noise in Aviva shares to show a capital-light transformation and re-rating story the market…

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This dividend share’s yielding 7%. And it’s 13% undervalued

| James Beard

James Beard takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 dividend share that has an above-average yield and is trading…

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2 income stocks that could offer serious growth too as the ISA deadline approaches

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two income stocks that offer investors above-average dividend yields but also the potential for share price…

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An 8.8% forecast dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 income share to buy today after bullish 2025 numbers?

| Simon Watkins

With strong 2025 results and earnings growth forecasts, this high-yielding FTSE 100 share could offer far more income potential than…

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Here are the latest dividend and price forecasts for Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares reached a 15-year high in the FTSE 100 index in February. Are they still worth considering near such…

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Has it ever been easier to target a £1,680 ISA income with dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for opportunities to supercharge your second income? This could be the moment you've been waiting for, says Royston Wild.

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Whisper it: these SECRET dividend stocks could supercharge your passive income

| Royston Wild

These forgotten UK dividend stocks offer higher yields than almost all FTSE 100 income-paying shares. But what are they?

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£5,000 invested in BP shares a year ago is now worth…

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks beyond the oil price surge to show why BP's cash flow and strategy shift matter more for…

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Is the stock market correction a once-in-decade chance to buy great value UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

UK shares are volatile at the moment but there are plenty of FTSE 100 bargains to be had as a…

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1 ultra-high-yield UK dividend stock to consider buying before the 5 April ISA deadline

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a top UK dividend stock with a brilliant 7.5% yield and strong growth before the current…

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If inflation soars, can the National Grid dividend keep up?

| Christopher Ruane

With the risk of higher inflation getting stronger, our writer weighs up whether the National Grid dividend might earn the…

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How much second income could investors earn with 9% dividends from Legal & General shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors looking to build up a second income portfolio have a good few FTSE 100 shares with big dividends to…

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How much does someone need to put in the stock market to retire and live off passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Put money in the stock market as a way of building dividend income streams big enough to retire on? Christopher…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? See how it could be used to target a £989 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks beyond the looming contribution deadline for a Stocks and Shares ISA and takes a long-term approach to…

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£20,000 buys this many shares of the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding dividend stock

| Christopher Ruane

What's the biggest yielder in the FTSE 100? How many shares in it would £20k buy an investor right now?…

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These 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield an average of 8.26%

| Mark Hartley

With many FTSE 100 share prices slipping, dividend yields are on the rise. Mark Hartley looks at the investment case…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target £500 of monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially earn someone thousands of pounds in dividends per year.

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2 dividend-paying investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

These two London-listed funds source their dividends globally, offering income investors diversification inside an ISA portfolio.

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9% yield! But a cut’s coming for 1 of the UK’s most reliable dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

While other housebuilding stocks have had big dividend cuts in recent years, Taylor Wimpey's been incredibly resilient. But that's set…

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Want to turn your ISA into a passive income machine? These 3 steps help

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of factors he reckons could help an investor as they aim to earn passive…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2028

| Stephen Wright

Can dividend forecasts tell investors much about the outlook for banking shares? Stephen Wright sets out what investors really need…

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State Pension worries? I’m building passive income in this volatile market

| Andrew Mackie

With State Pension worries growing, Andrew Mackie is building his own passive income streams — using volatile markets to create…

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Could £15,000 in these 3 FTSE 100 stocks really deliver £1,230 of passive income?

| James Beard

With some of the UK’s largest dividend payers seeing their share prices plunge, there are some incredible passive income opportunities…

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Is this stock market correction an unmissable passive income opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

As share prices dip, dividend yields climb. Harvey Jones says this is an exciting time to target passive income stocks,…

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Want to earn passive income from the stock market? Here are 3 ways to identify quality dividend stocks

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the three most important factors to look for in dividend shares when aiming to earn passive income…

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Use it or lose it: why I’m filling my Stocks and Shares ISA before the 5 April funding deadline

| Andrew Mackie

With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline looming, I’m locking in high yield, reinvesting tax-free dividends, and letting compounding build…

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Should investors snap up Lloyds shares before they go ex-dividend on 9 April?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds' shares have given investors growth and income in spades, but can't escape today's geopolitical issues. Should investors consider them…

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How to turn a stock market correction into a £10k passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the stock market correction could provide a great opportunity to start building a dividend portfolio,…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 10 days ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After falling yet again in March, are Greggs shares really worth the hassle today? Ben McPoland takes a look at…

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Here’s a top dividend share to consider buying for your ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for dividend shares to tuck away in a long-term Stocks and Shares ISA? This trust is offering one of…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this top passive income stock cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to consider buying passive income stocks? When share prices are down and dividend yields are up,…

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Thinking of buying Legal & General shares for the 9% dividend yield? Read this first

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index today. But there’s a…

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Don’t wait for a crash: this FTSE 100 dip already offers passive income gold

| Andrew Mackie

With markets volatile, Andrew Mackie seeks resilient stocks to grow passive income and build long-term wealth — making the most…

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With an 8% dividend yield and P/E below 7, is this the best value and income play on the FTSE 250?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley's bullish about an undervalued mid-cap UK stock with a strong dividend yield and promising forecasts. What's the catch?

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How this stock market correction can help boost a second income by 25%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how rising dividend yields across some existing income shares can be seen as an opportunity to grow…

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Stock market correction: time to create that £1,000-a-month passive income portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for passive income. Dr James Fox believes they should always look to do so when others…

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1 extraordinary chance to buy this FTSE 100 share?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the US attacked Iran, the FTSE 100 crashed 11.6% from its 2026 high before bouncing back. However, this major…

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10.7% yield! Should investors snap up Taylor Wimpey shares before they go ex-dividend on 2 April?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the double-digit yield available from Taylor Wimpey shares. But the FTSE 250 stock comes with…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £750 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors could aim for a high-and-rising second income from dividend-paying FTSE 100…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last year is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

With tax season coming to an end, investors will soon have a fresh £20k allowance for their Stocks and Shares…

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