Chris Johnson’s Favorite Dividend Stocks for a Recovering Market

I usually keep CNBC on while I’m working during the day and yesterday I overheard a commentator saying one of my favorite things to hear, “We like dividend paying stocks.” The analyst being interviewed was Chris Johnson, chief investment strategist for Johnson Research Group and Director of research JK Investment group.  He has over 20 […]

What to Consider When Deciding on Asset Allocation

One of the most important predictors of success as an investor is your asset allocation. The way you invest your money across asset classes makes a big difference in your future success. Stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, commodities, and other asset classes combine to provide you with returns. The right asset allocation can mean the […]

10 Utility Dividend Stocks with Consecutive Dividend Increases

Its no secret that dividend increases drive total returns.  Increasing the dividend maintains the yield as the stock price increases.  Alternatively if a stock’s yield is increasing without the stock price rising investors buy up the stock driving ROI for shareholders. Utility stocks were one of the most favored investments during the chaotic market conditions […]

Using a Stock Screener to Choose Dividend Stocks

Choosing dividend stocks for your portfolio can be a daunting task. You want stocks that will help you reach your goals for investing, income and for life. But how do you know which stock to choose? There are thousands of dividend stocks out there, and it can be difficult to decide which ones are best […]

5 Tips for Building Your Dividend Income Portfolio

One of the most difficult aspects of building an income portfolio with dividend stocks is the patience needed to succeed. Creating a portfolio that offers reasonable returns that meet your monthly cash flow needs is, for the most part, a work of time. Here are 5 tips that can help you get started building your […]

HealthCare REITs with Strong Dividend Growth

Healthcare REITs have been gaining a lot of attention in recent weeks. Many of these stocks have been upgraded by analysts due to the positive outlook they have on the sector. Healthcare REITs are generally companies that buy, develop and manage properties and facilities that provide healthcare services. These facilities can be long term care facilities […]

Should You Sell a Dividend Cutter?

One of the reasons that many people sell dividend paying stocks is because the company decided to cut its dividend. However, immediately selling a dividend cutter may not always be the best choice. In some cases, the cut might be temporary. Before you give up on a dividend stock, consider the circumstances surrounding the cut, […]

Earning Dividends in Real Estate: REITs

One of the ways that you can diversify your dividend portfolio, while also providing you with reasonable returns and dividends, is to investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs). A REIT can provide you with the addition of real estate to your investment portfolio without requiring you to come up with a large amount of […]