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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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My top 3 dividend stocks to buy in September

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s top dividend stocks for September include a FTSE 100 insurer, a FTSE 250 healthcare REIT, and a food…

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I think this is the best FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy in September

| Matthew Dumigan

The FTSE 100 is home to several high-quality dividend stocks. Our writer shares their top pick as we move into…

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3 reasons why right now is a great time to start earning a second income in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that the outlook for interest rates means that now is the time for investors looking to to…

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This penny share would boost my passive income with its 5% yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how this property penny share could experience increased earnings, which could boost her holdings and passive income.

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I’d buy world-class FTSE 100 shares to target a £24,697 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted a passive income as high as £24,697 per year, then I’d look to buy world-class FTSE 100…

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If I’d invested £10k in BP shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

BP shares have enjoyed a nice climb in recent years, but the dividend isn't what it was. So should I…

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7%+ yield! I’d buy this FTSE 250 share today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out his reasoning for buying into a FTSE 250 share that sells for pennies despite a strong…

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I wish I’d never bought this FTSE 100 share!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought this FTSE 100 share last July after it plunged in 2022. Unfortunately, the share price kept on falling,…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares near a 10-year low?

| Charlie Carman

Hargreaves Lansdown shares currently trade near levels not seen since early 2013. Is this a rare chance for me to…

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Looking for quality stocks to buy? Here’s one with a 5% yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for the best stocks to buy for her holdings and breaks down this real estate investment…

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2 dividend stocks I’m eyeing for September

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why this pair of dividend stocks has caught his eye as potential additions to his portfolio in…

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Down 32% this year, is it time to buy this high-yield LSE stock?

| Simon Watkins

Its H1 results pushed this high-yield stock lower, but the business looks solid, the growth plans look exciting, and it…

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This monthly dividend stock is at a 52-week low. I’d buy it today for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a REIT at a 52-week low on his buy list. With 25 years of growth and monthly…

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A lifelong second income for just £3 a week? Here’s how I’d do it

| Harvey Jones

Generating a second income from UK dividend shares is a brilliant way of funding a comfortable retirement. This is my…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in dividend stocks for £500 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Investing in the stock market is one of very few ways of generating truly passive income, according to our writer.…

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9.3% and 8.2% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares remain popular with investors seeking market-beating passive income. However, are the risks of buying them too…

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How to build passive income with just £250 a month in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Even small monthly sums can build into a healthy passive income stream from top FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Many of…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for a second income? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

National Grid shares offer some of the biggest yields on London's stock market. So should I buy them to boost…

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Buying these 2 high-yield investment trusts in a £20k ISA would give me £1k yearly income

| Harvey Jones

I'm tempted by these two investment trusts that offer a high yield from investing in UK shares. But should I…

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I’m hunting for cheap UK shares before the stock market recovers

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is looking for the best UK shares to boost her holdings while the market is struggling with a…

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Here’s a 7% yielding penny stock with defensive traits

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this penny stock with its defensive characteristics and an enticing dividend yield on…

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8%+ yields! A pair of income shares I’d buy today to hold for decades

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he sees strong future dividend potential from a couple of income shares that both offer yields…

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Can Direct Line Insurance Group shares hit 300p again under the incoming chief?

| Kevin Godbold

Direct Line Insurance Group shares are charged with positive potential, but can the new chief make it happen for shareholders?

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Does the Marks & Spencer dividend forecast look tempting?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane mulls the dividend forecast for Marks & Spencer and considers whether he ought to add the shares to…

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Has there ever been a better time to buy Vodafone shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With Vodafone shares changing hands for pennies, Christopher Ruane explains what he likes about the shares -- and some of…

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Persimmon share price at 10-year low! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Persimmon share price has fallen 30% over 12 months and 65% in the past two years. Dr James Fox…

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Down 25%, this FTSE 100 star looks like a passive income gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant has been hit by China fears, but it generates huge earnings, pays a 9.3% yield, and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I hope to keep until I die

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought one of these FTSE 100 shares last July and added the second this month. But I regard both…

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A superb FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Looking for passive income opportunities? Our writer takes a closer look at a company with a long history of generous…

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How I’d aim for a £41,240 second income using dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a large passive income using dividend shares could be a realistic prospect in the long run, even for investors…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks whose dividends can’t stop growing

| Paul Summers

Looking for passive income? Paul Summers picks three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that can't stop throwing cash back…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in September? Here’s what the charts say

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are brilliant buys for any income portfolio. Here's why I'll be buying more of them when…

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8%+ yields! 4 high-yield dividend stocks I’m looking at for September

| Royston Wild

These high-yield shares offer market-beating dividend forecasts. Here's why I'm aiming to buy one or more of them when I…

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Yielding 5%, is this defensive stock perfect to boost passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at whether this utility stock could be a good addition to her holdings for…

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I hold this FTSE 100 share for fat cash dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has lost 20% of its value since its March highs. But I will hold this stock…

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The Lloyds share price doesn’t make sense

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has fallen yet further. What is going on here? And is there an opportunity to buy…

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Turning an empty ISA into extra income of £18,000 per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would combine regular investment and a long-term horizon to target an £18,000 extra income each…

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Thinking about buying National Grid shares? 3 things investors need to know

| Gordon

National Grid shares are down 16% in the last year, but could now be the time to start buying? Gordon…

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Down 15%, is this LSE stock a no-brainer buy for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This LSE stock looks a passive income winner to me, with solid H1 results, an 8%+ yield, and trading at…

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Are Tesco shares a horrible value trap?

| Paul Summers

It's been a tough few years for holders of Tesco shares. Is it time to ignore the dividend stream and…

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