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How To Snag Yields Up To 13% Without Sticking Your Neck Out

How To Snag Yields Up To 13% Without Sticking Your Neck Out

| October 2, 2023

It’s a great time to be an income investor. We have yields averaging 11.1% staring us in the face. All we need to do is step past the broader fear, and we can dial in these dynamic dividends. Which oh by the way, pay us monthly. To do so we’ll look past traditional ETFs in favor of select […]

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Don’t Miss The Boom: 7 Dividend Stocks Set To Explode Higher

Don’t Miss The Boom: 7 Dividend Stocks Set To Explode Higher

| September 27, 2023

Income investors can count on these seven dividend stocks The economic outlook is increasingly uncertain. Between inflation, high-interest rates, and an aggressive Federal Reserve, there is plenty that could hamper the market’s returns over the next year. However, there is one area of the market with a steadier outlook: High-quality dividend stocks. In particular, the Dividend Aristocrats are a […]

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The Energy Sector Posting Record Profits

The Energy Sector Posting Record Profits

| September 25, 2023

In case you haven’t noticed, the price of gasoline at the pump has been going up lately. According to AAA, a gallon of gasoline is $3.88—its highest level since October 2022. One reason for the price increase is that the price of crude oil has moved back above the $95-per-barrel level after Saudi Arabia announced […]

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This Looming “Fed Shift” Will Ignite These 8%+ Payers

This Looming “Fed Shift” Will Ignite These 8%+ Payers

| September 20, 2023

All year long, we’ve been waiting for our favorite high-yield investments, 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs), to jump, along with the rest of the market. Now, nearly nine months in, we’re still waiting! It’s not surprising: the income-focused investors who buy these funds are typically a cautious bunch. Not that we mind at my CEF Insider service. We’ve been […]

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How Much Can You Make In Dividends With $100k?

How Much Can You Make In Dividends With $100k?

| September 18, 2023

Popular conceptions of investing involve trading company stock when its value appreciates. However, dividends allow you to profit from holding company stock without selling it. Dividends offer investors regular cash payouts from companies they’ve invested in, resulting in passive income. Whether you’re a seasoned investor seeking to optimize your portfolio or a newcomer curious about the power of […]

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3 Must-Have Dividend Kings For Every Retiree’s Portfolio

3 Must-Have Dividend Kings For Every Retiree’s Portfolio

| September 13, 2023

These Dividend Kings will help provide a stable cash flow when you retire The allure of having a sturdy financial safety net that takes care of your daily and future needs while relaxing on a beach somewhere is a very attractive setup. But while early retirement is the dream of most young adults, it’s not […]

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How Dividends Make All The Difference

How Dividends Make All The Difference

| September 11, 2023

History tells us that dividends are a key component of investors’ total returns. In fact, dividends have contributed nearly 30% to the 10.4% annual total returns of the S&P 500 over the long run. But as the Bob Dylan song goes, “The Times, They Are A-Changin’.” The research team from the exchange-traded fund company, Wisdomtree, […]

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3 Easy Steps To Unlock Big 7.5% Dividends (Paid Monthly, To Boot)

3 Easy Steps To Unlock Big 7.5% Dividends (Paid Monthly, To Boot)

| September 6, 2023

Last Monday, we talked about the two biggest mistakes many investors make when buying high-yielding closed-end funds (CEFs). Today we’re taking the opposite tack and delving into three things to look for to pick the very best of these 7.5%+ payers for your portfolio. The upshot? If all three of these strengths are present, you likely have yourself a […]

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5 High-Yielding S&P Stocks: Is It The Right Time To Buy?

5 High-Yielding S&P Stocks: Is It The Right Time To Buy?

| August 30, 2023

Key Points About three-fourths of the S&P 500 pay a dividend. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of total S&P return since 1926.  The current yield of the S&P is 1.55%. That’s below the 10-year Treasury yield, but that’s an average.  Remember: High yields don’t come without risk. It’s not unusual […]

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These Are The ONLY 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2023

These Are The ONLY 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2023

| August 28, 2023

These companies pay stable and consistent dividends that have grown over many years Buying dividend stocks can be tricky. Oftentimes, stocks that pay exorbitantly high dividends have underlying financial problems, and their share price is languishing. The dividend is used as a carrot to keep shareholders hanging on in what is known as a “dividend trap.” […]

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