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A Record Week for Dividend Increases

There were a record 73 dividend increases over the past week, the busiest week for dividend increases I have witnessed since starting this site 5 years ago. More 

7 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

This week, seven Fashion and Apparel stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy"). More 

Enjoy the Power of Dividend Compounding

It's a strong yet often-overlooked element in income investing. Clearly, it's a difference maker in any income-oriented portfolio. More 

Taking Time to Manage a Dividend Portfolio

Important goals that I try to achieve in my dividend growth portfolio include stock quality, valuation and diversification, all of which take time to learn. More 

12 Bond-Busting, Market-Beating, Dependable Dividend Stocks

These 12 stocks have hiked dividends for 25 years, pay more than the 10-year T-Note and are outperforming the S&P 500 year-to-date. More