Jonathan Yates

Jonathan Yates

Jonathan Yates is a financial writer with over one hundred articles appearing under his byline in such periodicals as Newsweek, The Washington Post and Foreign Policy.  He was Press Secretary for a Member of Congress on the House Banking Committee, Speechwriter/Editor for the Investment Company Institute, and General Counsel of a publicly traded corporation.

He holds degrees from Harvard University, The Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University Law Center.

Recent Articles

3 Battered Stocks That Even Warren Buffett Could Be Eyeing

Warren Buffett stocks share similar features that should appeal to all investors as they are fundmental for rewarding investments.

Sell in May and Run Away: 3 Retail Stocks on the Brink of Collapse

Each of the three retail stocks to sell have similar problems that make them unlikely to ever be in style again.

Dividend Capture Captains: The 3 Best Blue-Chip Stocks for Tactical Traders

Using these capture-the-dividend stock strategy for tactical traders can be profitable with high-yield blue-chips.

Sniper Income Investing: 3 Stocks to Set Your Set Your Sights On!

Income investing can be rewarding when targeting an attractive dividend yield. These three stocks are potential picks for income investors.

3 Stocks That Pay You to Own Them: Spring 2024 Edition

If you want to maximize the money you earn from your assets, these dividend stocks to buy are great bets with juicy yields.

Main Street’s Next Winners? 3 Stocks I’m Bullish on Using the Peter Lynch Approach.

These Peter Lynch stocks embrace the investing legend's ethos of buying into companies that do well on Main Street.

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy if Interest Rates Spike to 8%

Rising interest rates may push these Dividend Aristocrats lower, but that just means cheaper prices and higher yields for investors.

The Tax Company Cometh on Strong

H&R Block has had a strong run-up to tax season, but there are still plenty of reasons to buy -- especially for income investors.

Why the World Is an Option Seller’s Oyster Right Now

Writing covered put options offers you a way to make gains when the market as a whole isn't returning any.

Safer Than a Dividend Stock? A Dividend ETF

The answer: A dividend ETF. See why this SDY fund is a versatile and diversified way to pick up income.