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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 vs Imperial Brands: which of these FTSE 100 shares is the best dividend stock for 2024?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with high-yield dividend shares following recent volatility. Which of these should I buy at the…

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My five favourite forms of passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been looking for ways to pump up my passive income, so I can retire richer. But which of these…

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What’s the FTSE 100’s best 10% dividend yield?

| John Fieldsend

Depressed prices have thrown up some golden opportunities on the FTSE 100. Which of these 10%-yielding Footsie stocks should I…

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BP shares look dirt cheap

| John Fieldsend

Are BP shares a brilliant bargain? The financials look excellent and it’s hard not to call them anything other than…

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2 income shares for bumper dividends in 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

I own these two income shares for their outstanding ability to deliver billions of pounds of cash dividends each year…

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How I’d turn £1,000 into a lifetime of passive income

| Charlie Keough

Creating streams of passive income now will help this Fool further down the line. With £1,000, here's how he'd start…

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Don’t worry about a stock market crash, I’d buy cheap dividend shares now

| James Beard

It's easier to identify good dividend shares than predict how the stock market will perform. So why waste time worrying…

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How I’d target a yearly £11,737 second income from UK dividend shares in 2024

| Harshil Patel

UK shares offer ample opportunities for a chunky second income. Our writer explores how he’d aim to earn a five-figure…

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7.1%+ yields! 3 high-dividend FTSE 250 stock ideas for passive income in 2024

| Royston Wild

The yields on these FTSE 250 income heroes rise close to 9% for next year. I think they could be…

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Buying these 3 income stocks could make me £249 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over three income stocks with an average yield above 5% that he's put on his watchlist for…

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An 8.4% yield but down 27%! This FTSE 250 hidden gem looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Recently demoted to the FTSE 250, this high-quality business has good growth prospects, pays big dividends, and is undervalued compared…

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How to try and turn £180 a month into £31,500 lifelong passive income with UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK growth shares can be an excellent way to build lifelong wealth and eventually generate a sizable second…

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I’d earn £1,260 in passive income by investing a £20k Isa in these 3 ultra-high-yield stocks

| Harvey Jones

I'm on the hunt for passive income and I reckon the following FTSE 100 stocks should help me generate it…

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Could these beleaguered FTSE 100 stocks stage a turnaround?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Could these FTSE 100 stocks be primed for recovery after difficult times? Sumayya Mansoor takes a look at what could…

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Is this FTSE 100 giant one of the best income stocks out there?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at this medical business as a potential income stock for her portfolio, even though…

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Better FTSE bank buy for 2024: NatWest or Lloyds?

| Simon Watkins

Both of these heavyweight FTSE shares look like good potential buys to me, but one looks like an especially attractive…

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9.4% and 7.1% yields! Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy for 2024?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have excellent records when it comes to delivering passive income. But which would be the best…

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Here’s my plan to make the most of juicy UK shares ahead of 2024 and beyond!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer reckons there hasn't been a better time to snap up quality UK shares. She explains how she's planning…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

| Charlie Carman

Offering a higher dividend yield than the average across FTSE 100 stocks, are Lloyds shares worth buying for passive income…

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Up 27% in 2023, what next for the Tesco share price in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesco share price has had a great 2023, rising 27% while the FTSE 100 was flat. But what might…

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This 4% yielding FTSE 100 giant is dirt-cheap and perfect for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking for a mammoth business with shares trading at discount levels and offering an excellent passive income opportunity? Our writer…

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Here’s how I’d use dividend shares to try and turn £5,000 of savings into passive income of £900 a year

| Stephen Wright

With dividend shares at today’s prices, Stephen Wright thinks there are two ways to turn a £5,000 investment into something…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY about to pay a dividend?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares are expected to start paying dividends in the near future. But how realistic are the company's current forecasts?

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The UK stock market is rich with Dividend Aristocrats!

| Ben McPoland

The London stock market has numerous high-quality dividend stocks that offer investors potentially decades of passive income.

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 jewel for second income before 2024?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why now could be a good time for him to buy a media giant for second income…

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Should I buy Glencore shares for 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have taken a big hit in 2023 on the back of economic weakness. Are they worth buying for…

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How much do I need to invest in income shares to earn £1k a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how large a portfolio needs to be to earn an extra £1,000 a month from dividends and…

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£6,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £515 a month of passive income

| Simon Watkins

Reinvesting the dividends paid from high-yielding stocks into more high-paying shares can generate significant passive income over time.

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Is this FTSE 250 TV giant one of the best opportunities on the market right now?

| Sumayya Mansoor

A staple name among UK television lovers, this FTSE 250 stock has fallen substantially. Is it time to buy the…

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Could this 2.5% yielding penny stock soar in 2024 and beyond?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This penny stock has struggled throughout 2023 but could the new year provide it with a much needed positive momentum…

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With £500 I’d start a passive income portfolio with these UK shares

| Stephen Wright

Owning shares in an established business can be a great source of passive income. And Stephen Wright thinks now is…

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 and small cap stocks in 2024 to target a second income!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE share offers a 6% dividend yield and trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio. Here's why I'll buy it,…

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An 8%+ yield? I need to be careful with this dividend forecast

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the dividend forecast for a stock is appealing, but it doesn’t necessarily tell the full story…

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Could the 7.6% Aviva dividend yield grow in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's attracted by the Aviva dividend and considers whether the insurance share may merit a place…

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I’d target these shares in 2024 for a second income

| Charlie Keough

As we head towards a brand new year, this Fool is targeting shares that will generate him a second income.…

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Should I buy this fallen FTSE 100 passive income star for 2024?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight pays high dividends, looks very undervalued, and should benefit from China’s ongoing recovery in 2024.

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Here’s how I’d target £450 a month in passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Harshil Patel

Owning a basket of dividend-paying shares can offer a generous amount of passive income. Our writer explores where to start…

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How much must I invest in Tesco shares to earn income of £1,000 a year in 2024?

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have given investors a winning combination of dividend income and share price growth lately. Should I buy them?

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If I could only buy 1 more FTSE income stock in December, I’d grab this ultra-high-yielder

| Harvey Jones

I think I can afford to buy one more FTSE 100 income stock before the end of the year. My…

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2 terrific cheap shares I’d snap up before it’s too late!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer wants to capitalise on cheap shares now before any potential market rally and identifies a couple of stocks…

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