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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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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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Stock market correction: a rare second income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices are pushing dividend yields higher. That makes it a good time for investors looking for chances to…

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I just discovered this REIT with a juicy 9% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a REIT that just came on his radar due to the high yield, but comes with…

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The stock market hasn’t crashed… yet. Don’t wait too long to prepare

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines what defines a stock market crash and provides a few tips and tricks to help UK investors…

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After a 30% rally, are BP shares too expensive — or should I consider more?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case for BP shares and whether the new project in Egypt is enough to…

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In volatile markets, could National Grid dividends be a safe haven?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid offers a dividend yield well above the FTSE 100 and aims to keep growing its payout per share.…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could use an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure monthly second income…

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Down 15% and a yield of 7.9%! Is this REIT dividend champion now irresistible?

| Royston Wild

This real estate investment trust (REIT) has one of the highest dividend yields on the London Stock Market. Royston Wild…

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Lists of income stocks to buy almost never include this one — but with a forecast 8.2% yield, I think they should!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE firm, not always seen as an income play, has a forecast yield of 8.2%, underlining why it's one…

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Aviva’s share price is down 13% to under £7, despite outstanding 2025 results! Time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

I think Aviva’s share price reflects an outdated view of the business, and that gap between perception and reality is…

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An 8.4% forecast yield but down 16%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 passive‑income machine is delivering rising payouts and strong forecasts, and its share price suggests the market hasn’t…

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£7,500 invested in Diageo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer wonders if Diageo shares are worth a look at a 14-year low, or whether this FTSE 100 spirits…

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Should I put 100% of my money into this dividend stock for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning a diversified portfolio is usually the wisest option. But concentrating wealth in one winning dividend stock could unlock massive…

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Close-up image depicting a woman in her 70s taking British bank notes from her colourful leather wallet.
Investing Articles

£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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Are National Grid shares an oasis of calm as the FTSE 100 goes crazy?

| Harvey Jones

Investors view National Grid as a relatively secure source of dividend income and growth. Harvey Jones examines how they're coping…

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Here are 3 of the most popular FTSE 100 stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Research reveals that three well-known FTSE 100 companies are some of the most common found in British ISAs. Mark Hartley…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to target a second income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a large second income from UK dividend shares? Now might be the opportunity you've been waiting for,…

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What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?

| John Fieldsend

Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the…

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£390 of income a week from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term timeframe could target hundreds of pounds…

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Stock market correction? A passive income opportunity!

| Royston Wild

Looking to turbocharge your passive income? The stock market correction could be a once-in-a-decade chance to do just that, says…

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