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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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Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodities trading giant looks undervalued to its peers and pays a very healthy dividend to generate high…

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Why I just bought 238 shares of this FTSE 250 REIT

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 250 companies might be smaller than their FTSE 100 counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s nothing undersized about this…

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Why I’d ignore Lloyds shares and buy this dirt cheap FTSE 250 bank instead!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking past Lloyds shares and seeking to buy this low-cost bank when I next have spare cash to invest.…

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I’d buy 31,300 Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock looks poised to reward passive income investors over the next few years. Here’s why I'd invest…

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Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best high-yield stock today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses Legal & General and Aviva shares from an income investing perspective. Is one high-yield stock superior to…

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3 magnificent dividend stocks to generate passive income

| James Beard

As an income investor, I'm always looking for quality dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. I've found three that…

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How many Aviva shares would I need for a £2,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a juicy, dependable, second income. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE…

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Looking beyond buy-to-let: 3 high-yield insurers for passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details three highly-rated insurers with some of the largest…

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

| Royston Wild

Airtel Africa shares offer above average dividend yields for the next three years. But just how robust are the FTSE…

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£8,000 of savings? I’d buy FTSE 100 shares to aim for £5,000 of passive income each year!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip FTSE 100 shares, this writer reckons he could build long-term passive income streams. Here's how he'd…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2024 and beyond

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could invest a few pounds a day in the stock market to try and build…

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How to turn £35 a week into lifetime passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to start earning passive income with just £5 a day? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to achieve this goal with…

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How much should I invest in income stocks to aim for £1,000 a month in dividends

| Matthew Dumigan

By targeting income stocks, our writer takes a closer look at what it takes to build a portfolio big enough…

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2 magnificent dividend stocks paying recurring passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two world-class dividend stocks that have been rewarding shareholders every year for literally decades.

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Buying 273 shares of this world-class stock would give me £100 in monthly passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can get a dividend yield of 7.78% from this FTSE 100 stock giving him a healthy monthly passive…

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4 top dividend stocks that could win big if interest rates fall next year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why some dividend stocks could be in a strong position next year if the Bank of England…

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How I’d turn a £20k ISA into a £10k yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

UK and US dividend stocks offer excellent opportunities for investors to build a long-term second income. Our writer explores his…

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1 cheap consumer defensive stock to consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

It looks like a good time for investors to appraise fallen defensive stocks like this one for passive income from…

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This FTSE 100 share is soaring, but still looks cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has leapt over 13% since its recent October low. And following a positive trading update, it…

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£20k for a Stocks & Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into passive income of £1,200 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how today's market might help him build sizeable passive income streams from a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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I’m hunting for top dividend shares. Should I buy high-yield Taylor Wimpey?

| Royston Wild

Taylor Wimpey offers dividend yields way above the 3.8% FTSE 100 average. So is it one of the index's best…

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I’d buy 4,300 shares of this FTSE 100 financial stock to aim for £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

There are many ways to earn a passive income. But there's only one way for me, and that's putting my…

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I won’t wait for a stock market crash: this stock is on sale NOW!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool isn’t hanging around waiting for a stock market crash. She’s looking for cheap FTSE stocks now to boost…

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These cheap shares are a great source of passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my search for £50,000+ a year in passive income, I have been busily buying cheap UK shares. And these…

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Here’s how I’m following Warren Buffett to capitalise on market volatility

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains how following legendary investor Warren Buffett and his advice has helped her shape her investment approach recently.

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Looking for cheap shares? Here’s one 5% yielding stock to consider buying!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is hunting for quality cheap shares and breaks down this real estate investment trust she reckons won’t stay…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have risen by around 23% this year. But how much would I have today if I’d invested five…

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4 smart stock picks from the FTSE 100 to consider for a chunky second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals several top stocks he likes at the moment -- from property and telecommunications -- for second income…

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Down 15%! Should I buy the dip in the National Grid share price?

| Ben McPoland

The National Grid share price has been in the doldrums for the past six months. Could this be an opportunity…

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An 8.9% yield but down 31%! This FTSE 250 stock looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 250 investment manager abrdn saw an automatic devaluation when it was relegated from the FTSE 100 but it looks…

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Could this FTSE 250 housebuilder be a growth AND income stock?

| James Beard

The FTSE 250's largest housebuilder has released its latest trading update. Our writer takes a look and considers whether it's…

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I’d build a second income from dividends to target £1k a month in retirement

| Oliver Rodzianko

Investing isn’t just about share price rises. Oliver Rodzianko breaks down his strategy to build a healthy second income from…

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8.3% and 7.6% dividend yields! These magnificent FTSE 100 shares are on sale

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with brilliant bargains following heavy volatility in 2023. Here are two on my shopping list…

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Here are 2 top FTSE 100 shares on sale now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Amid market volatility, our writer details two FTSE 100 shares trading at discount levels that she thinks could boost her…

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Is this 4% yielding income stock one to buy or avoid?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at whether this real estate investment trust (REIT) is an income stock to consider…

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These 2 stocks could supercharge my passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why these two high-yielding financial services stocks could boost her passive income.

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A 7.7% yield but down 18%! This FTSE gem looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE heavyweight already looks good value and could surge if China’s economic recovery continues.

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£3.2bn of dividend shares’ payouts have been wiped out in 2023. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Payouts from dividend shares fell 9% in Q2, but not all sectors are cutting shareholder rewards. Some are even growing…

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2 UK shares I’m considering buying for a second income in 2024!

| Royston Wild

I think UK shares will still be a great way for me to make a second income in the new…

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Should I buy this 13% yielding penny stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Surely a penny stock with a double-digit dividend yield seems too good to be true? Our writer investigates!

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