There’s no one-size-fits-all to retirement planning. In this guide, we’ll explain the best investments for retirement that you can consider.
Dividend Investing
A Guide to Finding Dividend Stocks for Retirement
It’s hard to imagine a peaceful and happy retirement without a stable income. Sadly, bank deposits and bonds — the two conservative investments with the most predictable cash flows — can now barely cover inflation due to ultra-low interest rates across the world. This leaves dividend stocks as the primary income-generating financial asset for retirement […]
Buy This Hated Monthly Dividend Investment Paying 9.5%
Last week, Seeking Alpha put out a list of low-valuation ETFs with strong performance year-to-date for 2021. The short discussion pointed out how investors may benefit from a shift away from high-valuation growth investments, to those with lower valuations that are also out of favor with the “hot stocks” crowd. The low-valuation list sports some […]
AT&T Dividend Cut Could Be Good for Dividend Investors For The Next 12 Months
Last week, AT&T (T) stirred up tremendous investor discussion when it announced an agreement to spin off its WarnerMedia division into a merger with Discovery, Inc. (DISCA). Included in the announcement was news that the AT&T dividend would be significantly reduced after the spin-off. As investors learned about the dividend cut, the AT&T share price […]
Finding Stable Investments in an Unstable Market
I find it a bit strange to say this, considering everything that happened last year, but we are in a period of unprecedented uncertainty as far as investing goes. I regularly read and hear commentary covering both sides of where the stock market will go for the rest of 2021. As I went through my […]
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Puts All Pipelines Back in Vogue
The ransomware attack and subsequent shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline drew a lot of awareness to how much our economy depends on fuels delivered by pipelines. Gas stations from the southeastern U.S. all the way up to New Jersey are out or will soon be out of fuel to sell. Airlines may not be able […]
Are Stock Buybacks Good For Dividend Investors?
As I review 2021’s first-quarter earnings results, I have been struck by how company after company announced new or increased share buyback programs. Companies describe buybacks as “returning cash to shareholders.” I think that is a load of crap, and I have several thoughts on why widespread stock buybacks are a terrible idea. Alphabet Inc. […]
What Are Qualified Dividends, and How Do They Affect Taxes?
All dividends are a plus, but earning qualified dividends means fewer taxes. Read on to better understand qualified vs. ordinary dividends.
Income Investing: What It Is and How to Get Started
Earning money from investing is great, but earning an income is better. We’ll discuss income investing and where to look for investments.
The Next Stock Market Correction is Coming to Dividend Stocks
I am asked daily about the timing and potential for the next stock market correction or “crash.” While I may not be as smart (or as marketing savvy, truth be told) to accurately predict the next stock market downturn, I do have a plan to prepare for the next time U.S. stocks fall in value. […]
