A Different Way To Look At Dividend Yields – Infographic
Dividend data gets a little dry sometimes so we created this infographic to show how dividend-paying stocks fit into the market. This image is also available on our high dividend yield page. There are over 4600 stocks that trade on the NYSE and Nasdaq exchanges. Here is how the numbers break down: 2030 pay a […]
Before You Invest: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
As you know, one of the best ways to build wealth over time is to invest. Investing part of your money can help you put the power of compound interest to work for you in a way that helps you better secure your financial futures. However, investing isn’t about just putting your money into some […]
What Is Inflation and How To Beat It
One of the concepts that you need to understand if you want to enjoy a successful financial future is that of inflation. Inflation is a mostly-silent budget buster. You may not always notice it in the short-term, but in the long-term, inflation can reduce your real wealth and affect your ability to retire in comfort. […]
Dow Jones – New Dividend List Added
This week we have added a new dividend list for our top dividend members – dow jones dividend stocks. Most investors are very familiar with this index and the stocks that it includes but we wanted to make the dividend data for each of these companies available to our members. We also added the number […]
Are You Expecting Too Much from Your Portfolio?
When people start investing, many of them have this idea that riches are just around the corner. By investing in a “hot stock,” they think that they will be able to see huge returns and strike it rich in a matter of months. This isn’t the only erroneous expectation that many have for their portfolios, […]
Higher Dividend Taxes on the Way; Oil-Field Dividends
This week there has been a lot of talk about President Obama’s 2013 budget changes. One of the changes listed in the current incarnation is for the special tax rate for dividends to disappear starting on January 1, 2013. Right now, dividends are taxed much the same way that capital gains are taxed — with […]
Are You Ready for a Financial Emergency?
You never know when a financial emergency will strike. Whether you lose your job, experience the fallout from a market setback, end up in the hospital, or a natural disaster comes calling, a financial emergency is never fun. And, of course, it can leave your money situation in a shambles. If you want your finances […]
Are You Prepared for Another Market Setback?
When it comes to the markets, many investors feel as though the current state of affairs is going to last forever. However, this is not the case. In the short term, volatility is a reality. Plus, when it seems like nothing will stop a market from rising, that’s about the time when a crash comes […]