Selling When a Stock Cuts Its Dividend
When it comes to dividend stocks, the general rule is buy and hold. So, a number of people believe that they need to stick with a dividend stock, even after a dividend cut. And, while abandoning a stock at the first sign of a small dividend cut may not be quite your style, any cut […]
Make Your Investment Dollars Work Harder For You
Income investors know about efficiency. They know that income comes from two sources: First, by making their money work as hard as it can and second, reduce commissions and taxes to their lowest possible level. In the case of the latter, it’s a little more straightforward. Reduce your tax liability by holding on to our […]
20 Potentially Undervalued Stocks With High Dividend Yields
Value investing is back. Investors are flocking to anything with perceived value to avoid the market swings we are seeing every day. There are many different methods and formulas you can use to identify undervalued dividend stocks. The dividend growth model is one that we have mentioned before. Discounted cash flow and comparing current dividend […]
The 5 Best REITs with High Growth
REITs are a great way to get exposure to the real estate market while earning a high dividend yield. REITs pay out 90% of their income to shareholders to avoid paying income taxes and therefore have very high dividend yields. Because of this distribution norm these investments usually have a very high payout ratio. On […]
The Problem with Relying Too Much on Dividend Income
It’s true that an income portfolio can be a good way to provide yourself with a stream of passive income that can support you in the future. However, it is important to be careful. If you rely too much on dividend income, you might wind up in a difficult situation. Main Issue with Dividends The […]
Roundup: How Are You Investing?
When you think about how you are investing, it’s important to consider various angles, and various uses of your time and resources. As you figure out where you want to invest, and what you want to invest in, it’s a good idea to take a step back and think things through. These posts from around […]
Why You Should Consider Dividend Aristocrats
When you are looking for stable performance, and regular dividend increases, one place to start is the list of dividend aristocrats. Stocks can’t be considered dividend aristocrats unless they have increased their dividend payouts at least once a year for the past 25 years. If a stock misses a year, it is off the list […]
Roundup: Keeping on Top of Things
You know that you have to keep on top of things if you want financial success. Whether you are building an income portfolio or preparing for the future, here are some things to keep in mind as you move forward: My $100 Phone Call: Dividend Mantra found out about a promotion from bank of America, […]