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The pros and cons of investing for income

We assess whether dividend payments could work for you?
Rob Lilley-JonesPrincipal Presenter/Producer (Video & Audio)

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Rob manages the brilliant team who create our award winning podcasts and social videos. 

For many, investing is all about saving money for longer term goals. But how easy is it to make money regularly from stocks and shares?

This week, we’re joined by Which? investing expert Josh Wilson and Laith Khalaf from AJ Bell to explain how dividend payments work, where to start, and whether you should be considering them as a valid part of your investment portfolio.

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