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2 REITs to Sell, 2 More to Put on Probation

Real estate investment trusts have provided a one-two punch of appreciation and income for the past year, but deteriorating fundamentals are starting to overshadow even the highest yields.

Divdend Stocks: 3 Safe Bets and 3 Adventurous Plays

Investors desperately seeking yield usually fall into two camps -- those looking for "Old Reliable," and those looking for a hot headline number. Here are a few picks for each.

10 Stocks to Generate Even MORE Income

Using option plays in the market is a great way to boost both income and yield, and here are 10 stocks in different areas where the strategy is effective

10 Stocks to Generate Income in 2013

The opportunity to bump up yield and generate cash is once again in view, and here are 10 stocks that can make that happen for savvy investors

Annaly: Love That Dividend, but …

This mREIT is a steady -- and hefty -- payer, but its stock price has been bashed lately by Fed mortgage-buying. Is the current swoon just an anomaly?

The Party’s Not Over Yet in mREITs

Seek yield in hybrid REITs over vanilla fixed-rate ones. A widening interest rate spread will help these companies to keep up lofty dividend payouts.

5 ‘Pickpocket Investments’ That Will Steal From Your Nest Egg

Here's a detailed description of five types of investments that can cause serious damage to investors who aren't on their guard.

A Fund That Yields 25%? Calm Down.

Um, if that doesn’t have massive warning bells ringing in your ears, it should.

Spain Leads the American Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The Spanish government released its newest budget, and news that the country will work toward austerity measures helped lift markets higher Thursday afternoon.

Looking for Yield? Look No Further

In a world where high-yield investments are hard to find, the largest mortgage REIT out there -- Annaly -- could be a great bet.

How to Trade the Impending Obama Victory

President Obama is on his way to a victory in November and investors can take advantage with these 4 stocks that should perform well in the next term

5 High-Yield Shock-Proof Income Stocks

High yielding stocks are sometimes a trap, but if you look to strong fundamentals first you can find outstanding value, and here are 5 examples.

$1 Billion Stock Is LITERALLY a Ponzi Scheme

Don't be fooled by the impressive gains and dividend on Newcastle. This mREIT's shares have climbed as business has fallen only thanks to its scam.

3 REITs to Buy Now for the Dividends

Despite the many attractive attributes of REITs, they are not all created equal -- and the devil is in the details.

Should You Sell mREITs Before Rates Rise?

The direction of rates isn’t as important as the spread for mREITs. But rising rates do have other broad affects.

10 Places Where The Crowd Will Hang In 2012′s Second Half

Looking through the data and parsing the information provides a guide on where the crowd might put their money in the second half of the years. Here are hints.

Don’t Get Caught Chasing a Dividend!

What’s the easiest way to find a stock with a 10% dividend yield? Find a stock yielding 5% and watch its price get cut in half. Don't let this happen to you.

Fed’s Promise Means Boom Time for MREITs

Thanks to the Fed promising years of low interest rates, these trusts -- traditionally great fixed-income plays -- look even safer than ever.