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Here’s a £20,000 ISA offering £1,320 a year in passive income

Ben McPoland highlights a five-stock portfolio that could generate a very attractive level of tax-free annual passive income.

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By July 2027, £8k paid into a Cash ISA could be worth this much…

Jon Smith explains the benefits of a Cash ISA, but talks through how the elevated reward from dividend shares could…

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Age 50 with £100k in a SIPP? Here’s what it could be worth by age 65….

Harvey Jones does his sums to show how a decent sum of money in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) may…

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Legal & General vs Investec: which is the best stock for second income?

Jon Smith talks about two of the top FTSE 100 dividend shares, ranked by yield, and weighs up which could…

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Are BT shares a buy ahead of tomorrow’s Q1 trading update?

Mark Hartley weighs up the investment case for BT shares before its latest update. Will the group surprise investors with…

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Here’s the passive income 1,000 Greggs shares could deliver per year

This writer plans to hang onto his Greggs shares because he thinks they are undervalued. But he also likes the…

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With a 6.4% yield and P/E of 10 is this FTSE dividend stock a hidden passive income gem?

Building a portfolio of solid UK dividend stocks isn't hard. Paul Summers takes a closer look at one high-yielding candidate…

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This dividend stock has a 7.3% yield, and Stocks and Shares ISA investors are buying!

Looking to move from a Cash ISA to a Stocks and Shares ISA to target passive income? Alan Oscroft has…

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Investec vs Aberdeen: which is the better income stock to buy?

Aiming to boost the average yield of his income portfolio, Mark Hartley's looking for new income stocks to buy on…

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How I’m using a £20k ISA to aim for a £9,982 yearly second income in retirement

Harvey Jones shows how he hopes to generate a bumper second income from investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks without…

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Here are 3 factors I assess when considering stocks with a high dividend yield

A dividend yield acts like a siren's call to investors, luring them in with cash promises. But is any trouble…

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Here’s how much £10,000 put into the FTSE 100 a year ago has earned – with and without dividends

How well has the UK's index of 100 leading shares done over the past 12 months. Our writer digs into…

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Could this REIT turn £10,000 into a £780 second income under Andy Burnham?

As Andy Burnham enters No 10, Stephen Wright looks at a stock that could benefit from a Prime Minister focused…

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How you can invest £1,000 in UK dividend shares and start generating passive income right now

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can use dividend shares to instantly unlock a passive income in July, even with only…

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1 cheap stock to start generating passive income today

With a dividend yield of 5.1% and a forward P/E of 13.5, I've already snapped up shares in this dirt-cheap…

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£7,000 invested in the FTSE 100 index 5 years ago is now worth…

For investors seeking value, diversification, dividend income, and global exposure, this FTSE 100 index tracker could be well worth a…

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What builds wealth faster: an ISA or a SIPP?

Christopher Ruane reckons a SIPP has some clear advantages over a Stocks and Shares ISA -- but also some potential…

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With a 6.5% yield, 10,000 shares of this FTSE 250 bank could deliver £3,530 of passive income this year!

Mark Hartley calculates the incredible passive income potential of one of his favourite FTSE 250 stocks: OSB Group. But is…

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America’s handing babies $1,000 for passive income — do UK parents need a plan B for the State Pension?

As the OECD warns that the triple lock protecting the State Pension is becoming unsustainable, here’s another passive income strategy…

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Does a 7.9% dividend yield make Ashmore shares a slam-dunk buy?

Ashmore shares are now paying a staggering 7.9% dividend yield – one of the highest in the FTSE 250! But…

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£10,000 buys 11,765 shares in this 9.4% yielding income stock!

Got a large lump sum? Here's one potentially lucrative FTSE 250 income stock offering a substantial dividend yield that keeps…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is already worth this much

Christopher Ruane looks at what a Stocks and Shares ISA could have produced over five years tracking some well-known indices…

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Here’s how to target £5,000 annual passive income by investing in dividend shares

Locking in the regular income paid out by high-yielding dividend shares remains one of my favourite ways to target passive…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 dividend stock for the eye-watering 10% yield?

Mark Hartley's had his eye on FTSE 250 clean energy company UK Wind for some time now, and the yield's…

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By mid-2027, analysts expect £5,000 in Marks and Spencer shares to be worth…

Marks and Spencer shares have produced market-beating in 2026. And City analysts expect the momentum to continue over the next…

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Are Barclays shares on track for another 200%+ gain in the coming 2 years?

Those holding Barclays shares prior to 2024 have good reason to celebrate, but is the bank set to repeat the…

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With its 4.9% yield and P/E ratio of 12, is this share a passive income bargain?

Yielding well above the FTSE 250 average, our writer likes this share for its passive income prospects. Can the dividend…

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7.4% yield! Is this a top REIT to buy for a lifetime of passive income?

I’m searching for amazing ways to boost my passive income in 2026 and beyond. Here’s a REIT I’m considering for…

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This pair of over-9%-yielding dividend shares could turn a £20k ISA into a £1,970 annual passive income machine now!

Christopher Ruane looks at two high-income shares, both at least a fifth cheaper than five years ago, that he thinks…

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Passive income kings! Consider these 7 shares with an average 6.6% yield

Looking to boost your passive income? Royston Wild reveals seven top dividend shares that could deliver a £600k+ portfolio.

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Down 73% but yielding 8%! Is this monster income stock worth considering?

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a once-popular growth play that has become a contrarian income stock. Is it…

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How much would an ISA need to be worth to produce income equivalent to 2 State Pensions?

Experts say the State Pension isn’t generous enough to provide a basic standard of living in old age. James Beard…

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With a 10.1% yield, is this income share a no-brainer?

Jon Smith explains why it's hard to find a high-yield income share that's very sustainable, but runs through a potential…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how that could produce a £2,438 annual second income

How complicated is it to invest in the stock market as a way to try and generate a second income?…

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Is it time to look closer at the FTSE 250 for amazing dividend shares?

The FTSE 250 is sometimes overlooked. But James Beard reckons income investors might be pleasantly surprised by some of the…

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By mid-2027, analysts expect £5,000 in BAE Systems shares to be worth…

BAE Systems shares have pulled back by around 20% in recent months. After that dip, there may be the potential…

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3 second-income shares tipped to grow dividends by 10%-20% over the next 3 years

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case behind three dividend stocks that are forecast to deliver exceptional second income in…

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By July 2027, £2k in this FTSE trust yielding 10.3% could turn into…

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE investment trust that boasts a double-digit percentage yield but also has other attractive elements.

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How £100 a month could build an £8,254 second income

An £8,254 second income might be a realistic ambition for those with £100 a month to invest. But getting started…

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Here’s what £10,000 put into the FTSE 100 at the start of 2026 is worth now…

Since the start of the year, how has the FTSE 100 performed? Our writer digs into the data -- and…

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