I’m Hooked on Dividends – Here’s Why

Dividends aren’t just for Warren Buffett and retirees. Dividends have the power to support your goals of becoming independently wealthy. Here are 3 reasons why. Words: 586

Dividends aren’t just for Warren Buffett and retirees. Dividends have the power to support your goals of becoming independently wealthy. Here are 3 reasons why. Words: 586
I invest in dividend paying stocks in order to generate a sufficient income stream that will meet and exceed my expenses in retirement. “Retirement” to me is the point where my dividend income exceeds my annual expenses by 1.5 times, which means that I no longer have to work for money. In order to get there I am following several simple, but crucial, principles [which I would like to share with you]. Words: 830
I have identified 248 stocks with histories of 10+ years of raising dividends…and ranked the yields and payout ratios of each…to create an average overall rank for each stock. Here are the top 10 on the list. Words: 325
It would seem these days that, with bonds, CDs and money market funds paying less than the rate of inflation, serious consideration should be given to S&P 500 stocks that high dividend yields. The number are few (17) but when you take into account the dividends paid out relative to earnings, the extent and consistency of dividend growth over the years and trading at a relatively low price to earning ratio the choices only 2 make the cut. Words: 740
I’m almost certain that — no matter what you and I think about it — overall tax rates are going to continue creeping higher in the years ahead so I strongly urge you to consider taking advantage of every legal means you can to shelter your wealth and watch it grow with as little interference from Uncle Sam as you can. Words: 1035
MLPs provide excellent yields and are a tax efficient way to invest, but you must prepared to deal with their quirky characteristics. Words. 741
The average yield of dividend stocks in the Dow Jones index is now 2.9%. The S&P 500 sports 15 stocks with dividend yields above 6%. Those are pretty attractive yields for income investors, given that a money market account currently offers less than a 1% return. Words: 606
“I have no idea what you are talking about!” If that is your expression when you [listen to the commentators and] look at figures and terms scrolling on CNBC or any other business or finance news channel, this article is specifically designed to suit your needs. Words: 782