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Bring In Big Income With These 5 High-Yield REITs

A demographic shift toward renting rather than buying a home is driving big returns in real estate investment trusts (REITs). Here's how you can profit from our 'renter nation.'

Hanes Hitches Up: 32 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

A very busy week amid earnings season, as 31 dividend stocks raised their payouts. Read the full list here...

The S&P’s Most Dramatic Performances of 2013 (And What They Taught Us)

We look at 2013's best and worst performers in the S&P 500, as well as what that might say about returns in 2014.

5 REIT ETFs to Buy Now for Big Income

For investors, REIT ETFs like VNQ and ICF represent some of today's biggest buys. Here are the 5 best REIT ETFs to buy now.

4 Hot Ways to Play REITs Now

A rising commercial real estate market makes these two individual REITs and two REIT ETFs quite attractive as income investments.

3 Ways to Turn More People Into More Money

One of the biggest trends you can bank on is the simple fact that Earth is getting more and more crowded.

3 ETFs to Play the Rental Rebound

Buying and managing income property can be a pain. But there’s a much simpler way to cash in on this boom: ETFs that invest in residential rental REITs.

More Ways to Profit From the Student Debt Bubble

For instance, buy apartment REITs rather than homebuilders because the money used to pay back student loans won't be going to major purchases.

9 REITs to Build Your Income Portfolio

REIT's provide an excellent source of income as 90% of taxable income must be returned to investors. Here are 9 REIT's to consider

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for April

Stocks have been rising since October 2011, but you can still find reasonably priced stocks this spring. Here are six picks in building, energy and health care to consider.

6 Beverage Stocks to Quench Your Thirst for Upside

The beverage industry is riding high on the growing global middle class. All of these stocks get an 'A' or a 'B' from my Portfolio Grader.

17 Companies Increasing Dividends

Broadcom, CME Group, Mattel, Marathon and Tupperware are among this week's top payout performers.

Why AvalonBay’s Stock Is Overpriced

AvalonBay's rental apartment operations are on solid footing, but its stock valuation is too far above fair-value estimates.