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Many investors overlook the importance of steady income. No matter your investment profile, dividends provide stable growth with consistent payments that accrue and compound over time. If you plan to retire wealthy, you need stocks that will pay you to own them. Our investment analysts highlight the stocks with the highest yields, uncover those increasing their payouts and evaluate the highly regarded Dividend Aristocrats, plus much more. Read on to find out how you can profit from investing in dividend stocks.
3 Stocks Set to Soar if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September
The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the spotlight.
7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024
These seven recession-resistant stocks offer stability and potential growth even in challenging economic conditions.
7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Encouraging Earnings Results
Positive earnings reports show some of the top growth stocks to buy that can deliver exceptional long-term returns for investors.
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How to Make Google Pay You a Dividend
Here's how to turn Google and eight other big blue chips into an income-generating cash cows.
Stock Market Investment Tips – The Best Trading Strategy for June is Defense
Finding the best stocks is never easy even when you have a good idea what trading strategy will work in the current stock market. Investment options right now are shrouded in uncertainty, however, and its tough to plot a trading strategy right now as the stock market remains volatile.
2 High-Yielding Funds to Invest Like the Super Rich
These two funds grant you access to the private equity markets without meeting income, net worth or sophistication criteria and also kick out double-digit dividend yields.
7 Low-Risk Dividend Stocks with High Yields
These blue chips not only have the staying power and stable share price that make them good long-term investments, they have a history of strong dividend growth and high dividend yields that mean a regular paycheck.
How to Invest in Bonds – Avoid Municipal Bond Investments Now
Investing in bonds is smart for any investor since it adds diversification to your portfolio. But there are many different types of bonds, from savings bonds to corporate bonds to government bonds. As I've said before, the best way to invest in bonds right now is short term bonds. But what type of bond investments should you steer away from? In my book, munis or municipal bonds should be largely off limits right now. Here's why:
3 Great Stocks Made Cheap by the Mayhem (HPQ, ORCL, RIMM)
Bargain stocks are popping up all over the technology sector thanks to yesterday's market mayhem. Here are three of my top picks.
The Best Way to Invest in Bonds Right Now
Investing in bonds is a simple way to add diversification to your portfolio and reduce your risk. That includes corporate bonds for your money market account, bond funds, government bonds and municipal bonds. My bedrock investing strategy is to follow the 60-30-10 rule -- You want 60% in fixed income, 30% in general equities, and 10% in gold and foreign currencies. Fixed-income securities include treasuries, investment-grade prefereds, corporate bonds, and AAA tax-free municipals.
Two Low-Risk Dividend Stocks To Hide Out In
The market had what can charitably be called an "interesting" session yesterday that has sparked fears of a worldwide debt crisis. But while some vigilance is called for in the short-term, the panic another white-knuckle ride for the market like we saw in late 2008 is a bit overblown. By making smart, low-risk moves you can limit your risk in the short term if things continue to stay rocky and still tap in to Wall Street's big long-term potential.
Don’t Miss the Boat With This Tanker Stock
This tanker company not only offers investors a rich yield and a low multiple, it should profit from higher oil prices and stronger demand.
How to Play Natural Gas for a Steady 6% Yield
Natural gas will be a big part of U.S. energy demand in the future, which is why I'm recommending this closed-end fund that targets investments in pipeline operators.
Verizon VZ is Better Than You Think
I've puzzled over this question for a long time. But it's more apropos than ever, with the Dow hurdling 11,000 recently and fighting to stay up despite trouble at Goldman Sachs (GS). Why do investors keep repeating self-destructive (money-losing) behavior? And why do they keep shunning Verizon (VZ) when a little research shows this stock is better than its current valuation?
Market Correction is Overdue After 45 Days Without a -1% Slide
This is getting a little too easy! Forty-five calendar days have now elapsed since the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index pulled back even a measly 1%. If you were a visitor from another planet, you would be forgiven for concluding that the stock market always goes up. It certainly has seemed that way since February 23, when the market posted its last significant one-day drop.
How to Avoid Getting Burned By Muni Bonds
Before you plunk another dime into municipal bonds, find out what precautions you need to be taking.
A Promising Gas Play with a Massive Yield
Given that natural gas is one of the great energy waves of the future, I think that we should expand our exposure to the sector--especially in regards to liquefied natural gas (LNG). And one of the best stocks to buy with the best dividend yeilds right now is Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP).
A Top-Notch Utility Stock for the Bargain Hunter
FPL Group (FPL) was hurt by an unfavorable rate decision, but this utility company has a bright future ahead of it as the economy recovers.
Obama’s New Tax Policy to Boost These Top Dividend Stocks
Two of the best dividend stocks for 2010 are about to get a big boost from the Obama administration's surprisingly favorable tax policy.
An Ultra-High-Yield Energy Play
Energy income investing is gaining momentum, and this U.S.-based energy trust is right in the zone to serve up a fat 16% yield.
Why McDonald’s Has Investors “Lovin’ It”
Investors looking for a money-making company with great earnings prospects, should take a look at McDonald's (MCD). Here's why.
Global Focus Paying Off for McDonald’s, Coke
Thanks to booming international operations, Coke (KO) and McDonald's (MCD) are seeing bigger sales and profits even as American numbers slip.
