Contrarian Outlook

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3 Dividend Growers That Are Finally Bargains (MMM, UPS, PG)

With the S&P 500 off, this is a great time to go shopping. Especially for dividend growth companies like these

Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in November

If you've read my columns you know my heart belongs to dividend-growth stocks. Here are 3 dividend stocks to buy that I'm keen on today

3 Recession-Proof REITs With 20% Upside (PSA, SBRA, VTR)

Back in the summer, real estate investment trusts (REITs) were all the rage. After a recent sell-down, these 3 REITs may be a bargain soon

How To Live Off $500,000 Forever

A half-million dollars is a lot of money. It can last for you, but you need to look carefully into these instruments to help in your planning

Sell These 6 mREITs Immediately (NLY, AGNC, ARR, MTGE, CYS, TWO)

REITs are an important component of a high yield portfolio for retirees or aspiring retirees. But this REIT class is worth ignoring for now.

3 Infrastructure Stocks To Buy Before Election Day (CMI, DE, WEC)

No matter who wins the November election, infrastructure stocks should get a bounce. Here are three dividend stocks to buy on that bounce

Beware These 5 “Low Beta” Dividend Traps

There's lots of buzz about beta these days. Should we contrary-minded investors fade the fad? Here are 4 low beta stocks that tell the tale

4 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Growth Stocks (STI, TRV, VLO, GATX)

Dividend stocks deserve a place in your portfolio, no matter how modest the allocation, and these 4 dividend stocks are fairly valued today

2 REITs to Avoid, 3 to Buy Now (SBRA, STAG, KRG)

The REIT market has been on a tear in 2016, yet there are winners and losers. Here's a breakdown of REITs to own and sell today.

A Tax-Free 6.1% Yield to Trounce Stock Dividends

Investors can get a high rate of return and help avoid taxes with these municipal bond funds that pay well above most dividend stocks