Mark Morelli

Mark Morelli

Mark recently retired from United Technologies Corporation after a 32-year career as an electrical engineer in the elevator and aerospace industries.

Currently he writes articles on personal finance and investing with a focus on retirement planning, portfolio construction, and dividend growth and tech stocks.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks: AAPL And 2 Other Stocks Are Future Dynamos (BLK, RHI)

Some dividend stocks don't have a long history of dividend growth but possess the characteristics for future success...AAPL, BLK, and RHI in particular.

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Stock: An Unlikely Dividend Stock Retirees Will LOVE

Aflac (AFL) stock has increased its dividend annually for 30+ years by smartly managing its investment portfolio and keeping debt and payout ratios low.

Unlikely Dividend Stocks Retirees Will LOVE: W W Grainger Inc (GWW)

W W Grainger (GWW) stock isn't usually mentioned in the same breath with the likes of JNJ, PG, and KO. But perhaps it should be.

AAPL Stock: Apple Inc. Is Much More Than the iPhone

Apple Pay, Apple Watch, App Store, Mac, iPad Pro Will Contribute To Success

3 Dividend Stocks To Avoid Right Now

Investors might want to stay away from the energy industry and stocks such as Kinder Morgan, ConocoPhillips, and Chevron.

3 Of The Best Dividend Stocks For Your Retirement Portfolio

Looking for the best dividend stocks to add to your retirement portfolio? Find them quickly using these criteria.

AAPL Stock: What Can Apple Inc. Do With its $216 Billion?

With an incredible $216 billion in cash on its books, Apple (AAPL) stock owners want Cupertino to DO something with it. But what are the options?

Apple (AAPL) Stock’s 4 Unlikely Long-Term Growth Drivers

Apple (AAPL) stock is all about the iPhone today. But what will tomorrow's growth drivers be? There are four biggies to keep in mind.

These Things Will Drive Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock in 2016

The iPhone will likely be the defining story for Apple (AAPL) stock this year.

The 3 Biggest Long-Term Threats To Apple (AAPL) Stock

Lack of innovation, slow market growth, and debt could derail Apple (AAPL) stock in the long run.