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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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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Passive income investors might be drawn towards the huge dividend yields on offer in a stock market crash. But is…

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Legal & General yields 8.9% — but how secure is the dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Legal & General has increased its dividend per share again and launched a massive share buyback. The City seems lukewarm…

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Does the oil price spike leave BP shares vulnerable to a sudden crash?

| Harvey Jones

BP shares have climbed with the oil price, but not at the same speed. Harvey Jones remains wary of the…

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See what £10,000 invested in Shell shares 1 month ago is worth now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how Shell shares have fared over the past month and more importantly, what the long-term outlook…

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A superb 7.7% forecast yield! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE passive income superstar?

| Simon Watkins

My passive income portfolio is geared to maximising my dividend income with little effort from me, so should I buy…

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By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth…

| Mark Hartley

How much could a sizable investment in Lloyds' shares be worth by next March? Here’s what the analysts expect for…

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Down over 7% from its 2026 high, is the FTSE 100 set to crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After getting close to 11,000, the FTSE 100 has fallen back towards 10,000. This has exposed potential bargains, such as…

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£7,500 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 18 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

A raft of issues have been plaguing the housebuilding sector in the last year-and-a-half. How bad was the damage for…

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£210 drip-fed into this 6.8%-yielding UK stock could lead to a £1,000 second income 

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 dividend stock has slumped nearly 11% inside two weeks, making it a worthy candidate to consider for…

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Is this 5.6% yielding dividend share a brilliant defensive bolthole as war rages?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at a FTSE 100 dividend share with a brilliant record of delivering income and growth, and wonders…

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£20k to invest? 4 shares that could deliver a £1,375 second income

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy for a large second income? Royston Wild reveals some top FTSE 100…

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Is it time to buy BP and Shell shares as oil breaks through $100 per barrel?

| Alan Oscroft

Shell and BP shares have made cracking starts to 2026, with soaring oil giving them extra boosts as conflict threatens…

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Is now a good time to buy dividend shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best passive income stocks to buy as the market corrects. Find out why -- and discover…

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1 of the UK’s top dividend stocks at a bargain price

| Stephen Wright

Maintaining the UK’s infrastructure doesn’t look like a huge growth opportunity. But it does make for one of the most…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £11,363 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this FTSE high-yield gem!

| Simon Watkins

A reshaped FTSE outlier has quietly opened the door to unusually powerful income potential, which many investors don’t seem to…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in an ISA in 2026 to target a 13% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can find top-notch income stocks capable of paying a sustainable double-digit dividend yield in an…

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A 6%+ forecast yield and 37% under ‘fair value’! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight has been a dividend powerhouse for years, which looks set to continue. But now it looks…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with the biggest yields. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The insurance sector's filled with dividend stocks paying enormous yields. Is this a massive buying opportunity? Or are these payouts…

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£5,000 buys 1,938 shares in this 8.4%-yielding passive income stock!

| James Beard

An investment of £5,000 in this amazing passive income stock could generate £422 in dividends this year. And things could…

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How much do I need in an ISA to aim for a £500 monthly second income?

| James Beard

Looking to unlock a chunky second income from an ISA within 10 years? James Beard explains how this might be…

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3 steps to turn a £20k ISA into a potential £2,240+ yearly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following three simple steps, a brand new £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA can go on to unlock a chunky…

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1 REIT I own for a lifetime of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in the right REITs can supercharge a portfolio’s income and generate life-long dividends. Zaven Boyrazian shares two stocks he’s…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to earn a supersized passive income from UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

Stock markets are volatile right now but Harvey Jones says ISA investors hunting for passive income may benefit provided they…

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£3,000 buys 64 shares in this passive income gem that’s returned 21% a year for the past 10 years

| Mark Hartley

A savvy investor could have easily outpaced the FTSE 100 over the past decade with a few shares in this…

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My top passive income stock to consider for 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This income stock's sitting on 16 years of uninterrupted dividend growth, and it could be on the verge of a…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s just cut its dividend. But here are 3 reasons why I’m not selling my shares…

| James Beard

One of James Beard’s favourite dividend stocks has announced a reduction in its payout. Despite this, he’s holding on to…

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3 top passive income stocks with yields above 5% to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a trio of excellent UK dividend shares that he thinks look set to pay passive income inside…

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

| Harvey Jones

Investors keen to build a second income should make good use of their Stocks and Shares ISA. Harvey Jones shows…

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How much passive income does a £20,000 ISA generate?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ISA deadline is fast approaching. And with the right strategy, investors can potentially unlock a £4,400 tax-free passive income!

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How much do I need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £555 monthly income?

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a regular income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals how he's targeting…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall investigates how much investors need to invest in dividend shares to generate a sizeable passive income from a…

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How to target a 14%+ dividend yield by investing £10,000

| John Fieldsend

There are many strategies for the average investor targeting a 14% dividend yield or higher. Our Foolish author explores one…

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How much income could £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA give you today?

| Harvey Jones

As the clock ticks on this year's Stocks and Shares ISA allowance, Harvey Jones looks at how investors could use…

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1 high-flying investment trust to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this lesser-known trust is worth exploring for investors wanting geographic diversification inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Down 24% in 10 months, Greggs shares are baking bad!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a turbulent 2025, Greggs shares continue to bounce around this year. But with the stock trading at levels seen…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn a £1,000 monthly second income

| Stephen Wright

Is an AI-resistant business with a 5.38% dividend yield a good choice for investors looking for a second income in…

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Buying 56,476 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could double the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much he needs to hold in one top dividend stock to generate…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £100 monthly income?

| Stephen Wright

A 6% dividend yield's enough to turn £20,000 into a £100 monthly income for investors using a Stocks and Shares…

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Up 42% in 12 months! Why I like this dividend share yielding 5%

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 dividend share has soared higher while still maintaining a dividend yield of 5%. Ken Hall takes a…

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Here are 5 things Greggs shareholders just learned

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at some key bits from Greggs' 2025 report. But with consumer spending still under the…

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