Why should blue chip stocks be your starting point when creating a diversified portfolio and what exactly defines blue chip stocks? In this post, I...answer those questions and more.
Read More »When To Choose Growth vs. Income Stocks For Your Portfolio
By being lured to growth stocks with high short-term returns, investors sometimes lose sight of their main investment goals. Re-orient your investment portfolio by assessing your investing goals and then choosing the appropriate growth vs. income investments.
Read More »I’m Hooked on Dividends – Here’s Why (+3K Views)
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.
Read More »Financial Terminology Deciphered (+2K Views)
"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
Read More »4 Ways to Shelter Your Wealth & Pay Less Taxes (+2K Views)
Overall tax rates are going to continue creeping higher in the years ahead so take 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. Here are 4 such ways to do just that - pay less taxes!
Read More »Enjoy An Early & Comfortable Retirement By Investing In Dividend Paying Stocks – Here’s How
By saving money, investing it in blue chip dividend growth stocks and reinvesting dividends and new capital, I plan to generate enough dividends to make me financially independent in a few short years without having to endure a lower standard of living.
Read More »What Are the Most Important Stock Market Drivers Forecasting?
In our view, the four primary drivers of market valuations are earnings, dividends, interest rates and inflation, of which two stand out above the others as being the most important. We look at each factor and then conclude with what it means for stocks.
Read More »These are the Top 10 Stocks Based on Yield and Payout Ratio
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
Read More »Only 2 High Yield S&P 500 Dividend Stocks are Sound Investments
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
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