Yields of up to 7%! I’d consider boosting my income with these FTSE dividend stocks

April’s almost here and it’s a good time to search for the best dividend stocks to buy. The Stocks and Shares ISA contribution limit will renew on 6 April, so researching and considering these potential investments now may be timely. The first stock to catch my gaze is IGG (LSE: IGG) in the FTSE 250 index. The firm describes itself as a global fintech company providing online trading platforms and educational resources. To most investors, it’s a well-known spread bet platform provider. Speculation and investing often go hand in hand, and IG’s services are ever popular judging by the steady cash flow enjoyed by the business. The stock has been a constant dividend payer since at least as far back as 2018. It didn’t even cut the payment in the pandemic year, unlike some companies. With the share price near 729p (28 March), the forward-looking yield for the trading year to May 2025 is around 6.5%. That level of potential income’s attractive to me. However, there are risks. Perhaps the biggest is that the business operates in the finance sector, which is known for its cyclicality. If traders and investors find themselves bereft of spare cash because of deteriorating general...

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