Dividend Stock Investing: Going Foreign
Many investors fail to think of foreign stocks as they formulate an investing plan. However, investing in some well-chosen foreign stocks can be a good way to diversify your portfolio, and look for more earnings from different sources. Before investing, though, it is a good idea to do some research. Just investing in something because […]
What’s Your Dividend Yield Target?
One of the items to consider as you put together your dividend portfolio is yield target. You want the dividend stocks in your portfolio to meet your requirements for growth or for immediate income. This means that you will need to define your goals before building your portfolio. What is a Good Yield Target? As […]
7 Dividend Blogs You Need To Read
We aim to inform our readers with quality dividend posts and lists… but we can’t cover everything. There are several other great bloggers out there covering dividend investing that you should be reading. Use these blogs to help you with your dividend learning and research. 1. The Dividend Pig Follow the Dividend Pig on their […]
What Are Dividend Aristocrats?
If you are relatively new to dividend investing, there is a good chance you might be wondering what, exactly, “dividend aristocrats” are. It is clear from the term that these are dividend stocks considered to be in a “higher class” when compared to other companies that pay dividends. Dividend Aristocrats Index Interestingly, dividend aristocrats are […]
Dollar Cost Averaging and Dividend Stocks
One of the best ways to build up a dividend portfolio is to make use of dollar cost averaging. This technique allows you to build up your income portfolio slowly, and it is something that almost anyone can participate in. While you may not see huge inflows at first, over time you will notice that […]
Dividends Are Not Guaranteed
One of the most important things to remember about stock dividends is that they are not guaranteed. It seems almost as though you have a right to dividends, but you don’t. Stock dividends are, in fact, something extra – a nice perk for shareholders. Companies Decide Whether to Pay Dividends The board of directors for […]
Boost Your Retirement Savings with DRIPs
My very first experience with dividend stocks came from a source I didn’t expect. When I opened a Roth IRA soon after being married, I chose a couple of different funds. To be honest, I didn’t really know what I was doing. I picked a growth fund and an income fund to go into my […]
Consistent High Yield Stocks
Every investor looking for income from their stocks likes consistency. Who wants to buy a stock and be concerned that the dividend could get cut or the stock could tumble lower. Safe Dividend List – March The safe dividend stock list has over 30 stocks that have been raising their dividend for 25 years or […]