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7 Dividend Stocks With 50 Years Of Dividend Increases
Dividend stocks can be some of the most dependable names in the market No matter what stage an investor is at in their stock market journey, dividend stocks inevitably become a focus. For some, it’s a focus that lasts a lifetime. For others, their interest is fleeting. In any regard, these holdings play a large […]
These 7.3% Dividends Are Safe (If You Follow These 3 Steps)
If you’re on the hunt for big dividends (and who isn’t these days?), closed-end funds (CEFs) must be on your shopping list. As I write this, there are more than 500 CEFs in existence, yielding an outsized 7.3%, on average. Compare that to the yield on the typical S&P 500 stock: a measly 1.4%! Ten-Year Treasuries? A […]
Invest In Monthly Dividend Stocks For Steady Cash Flow
The idea of living off dividend income in retirement attracts a lot of attention, especially in times of low interest rates. Monthly dividend payments can provide significant support. They are a great addition to Social Security benefits or a pension for retirees. By developing a well-balanced and diversified portfolio, investors can secure their post-work income. […]
7 Monthly Dividend Stocks That Pay The Bills
Stop being so active and get some yields passively with these monthly dividend stocks While wagering on the next big thing always drives new players to the financial markets, as you grow in your investment journey, you’ll realize the importance of diversification. Specifically, your “active” plays will likely generate the most gains, but you’ll often […]
These 8 Dividends Are Rising 23% Per Year
Thanks to two stock market pullbacks in 2020 and this current pause to begin 2021, equity prices are likely still “catching up” with their pre-2020 trajectories. Big tech is frothy but many lesser-known dividend growers are still cheap. And that’s music to my ears, because the surest, safest way for us to double our money in the […]
Growth Or Income? Dividend Investing Is The Best Of Both Worlds
Those nearing retirement have heard talk about having to retire later in order to avoid outliving their savings. But retirement should be achievable for everyone. So the solution is finding a new investing strategy. A new approach that provides cash flow, reliable growth, and a chance to secure the retirement you always thought you’d have. That approach […]
3 Water Utility Stock For Safe And Reliable Income
There may not be a more recession-proof sector than water stocks Of all the places to invest, there may not be a more recession-proof sector than water stocks. Consumers need access to clean water for drinking, bathing and eating on a daily basis, regardless of the state of the economy or the world. This means […]
The Best, And Worst, Dividend Funds Out There (No. 3 Pays A 7% Dividend)
If you’re not one to invest through individual stocks, a fund is the way to go. And if you invest in one totally overlooked type of fund, you can get the best of all worlds: diversification, the profit-making power only the stock market can provide—and a 7% dividend, too! 1-Click Diversification With a fund, you […]
3 Top Retirement Stocks For Reliable Dividends
Utilities can be an income investor’s best friend Investors in retirement may desire additional income. Those who don’t have a pension are likely relying on Social Security, and their retirement portfolio to cover their expenses. For retirees, investment income from retirement stocks needs to be safe and reliable. This is especially true for high-yielding stocks. […]
Top 10 Reasons I Love Dividends, And You Should Too
Over the decades, I have seen friends, relatives, and acquaintances lose their entire investment portfolios due to stock market crashes. Some of these folks, along with many, many other investors, gave in to fear and sold at the worst time in the markets. In truth, the human nature pushes most investors to follow the greed […]
