Four Future Dividend Aristocrats
When it comes to dividend stocks, they come in all shapes and sizes: My favorite type are dividend growth stocks, as they can fit into any one of the other three…
Do Dividend ETFs Produce Better Total Return Compared To SPY?
Summary Many arguments have been had related to the advantages, or disadvantages, of dividend-focused investing. For some, it is a matter of focusing on dividends for current income needs. For…
Dividend Investing: Why It Is Dumb Logic
Summary Investors seem to love dividends, especially readers on Seeking Alpha. But here is the thing: If a stock pays a dividend or not, it doesn’t tell you anything about…
Dividend Roundup: Exxon Mobil, Microsoft, Walgreens, Raytheon and more
This week’s dividend activity included an increased payout from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM Cardinal Health (CAH as well as declarations from names like the Carlyle Group (CG and Kohl’s (KSS…
The Benefits And Risks Of Investing In Dividend-Paying Stocks
Summary Forget diamonds; dividends are forever. Not a popular opinion, but I believe we can forget gold and silver investments too. Recently, and over the years, I’ve been asked about investing…
Value Stocks Are Winning Out Over Growth Stocks
This trend has been in place throughout most of 2022 as interest rates have ticked sharply higher. After a dismal end to the third quarter for investors, markets have staged…
These 10 Dividend Growing Stocks Are Crushing Social Security’s 8.7% Cost Of Living Adjustment
Social security recipients are getting some relief from rising inflation next year with an 8.7% raise to their monthly payments, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. It’s the largest cost-of-living…
VIG: Dividend Stocks Give You A Massive Edge
Summary Most investors know they’re supposed to buy stocks low. Unfortunately, the superficially scary appearance of low stock prices holds people back from buying. Overweighting dividend stocks may provide an…
MSFT and 9 Other Companies Just Increased Their Dividends
In this article, we discuss the companies that have just increased their dividends. You can skip our detailed analysis of dividend investing, and go directly to read MSFT and 4 Other…
Why Dividend Stocks Could Soon Be More Attractive — Thanks to Joe Biden
KEY POINTS The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Biden imposes a 1% tax on stock buybacks. Companies will have a greater incentive to use excess cash for higher dividend…