Stocks
Attention, Please! 3 Overlooked Stocks To Buy This Month
Here are three overlooked stocks that could have an incredible second half of the year Rising concerns about the economy and rate cuts have led to a mixed earnings season, low consumer spending and a stock sell-off. While most of the indices have recovered since the past week, many stocks are trading at a discount […]
Recession Fears 2024: What Investors Need To Know Amid The Global Selloff
Stocks sink as July jobs report continues to push markets into correction territory International markets are bleeding Monday as investors weigh the ramifications of last week’s dire jobs report. Recession fears are swirling around Wall Street as most major indices brace for another significant loss. The recent market selloff appears to be just hitting its […]
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, But September Cuts “On The Table”
Key Points The Federal Reserve did not make any changes to interest rates after its July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday, holding the federal funds rate in the 5.25% – 5.50% range — where it has been since last July. It came as little surprise, as most economists and analysts targeted the […]
ETFs
How AI Will Change U.S. Infrastructure Forever
Recently, the AI discussion has taken a turn with the realization that the production of advanced AI chips and the building of massive data centers to house those chips will dramatically increase the amount of electric power needed in the U.S. A recent forecast change by Georgia Power illustrates how much power demand will grow […]
Three Top Cryptocurrency ETFs
In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first 11 spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and they have been quite popular with investors. However, they are not the only options for those looking to tap into the fast-growing cryptocurrency industry. Several other ETFs invest in companies that in some way serve the industry. These ETFs might be […]
Understanding Mutual Funds: A Beginner’s Guide To Investment Diversity
Q: What are Mutual Funds and How Do They Work? A: Imagine you and a bunch of friends want to invest in the stock market, but none of you has enough money to make a big impact individually. So, you all pool your money together and hire an expert to manage it. This is the […]
Dividend Stocks
2 Good Dividend Stocks Up To 11% To Buy Today
Believe it or not, your favorite income strategist once had a multi-year stint as the head of human resources for a US-based software company. It was, coincidentally, my last regular “day job” before I drifted into the world of stocks and startups. When my old boss, our managing director, handed me the task of hiring our […]
Here’s What To Buy (For Big Dividends) After Last Week’s Market Plunge
What the heck happened last Monday? I know I don’t have to tell you that the market dropped off a cliff, only to float back higher as the week continued. The media has been saying that it was all about the latest jobs report in the US, which came out on Friday and simply wasn’t […]
Buy These Three Top Energy Sector Dividend Stocks Profiting From AI
The news media and investors are rapidly realizing that the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will require massive increases in available electrical power. And investors have a significant opportunity to profit from AI’s growing need for power. A recent Forbes article titled, “AI Is Pushing The World Toward An Energy Crisis,” includes some interesting facts. The article […]
Commodities
How To Make A 22% Yield From Rising Silver Prices
Precious metals—specifically, gold and silver—are having an excellent year. Gold is trading near record highs, and silver is at levels it hasn’t seen for over a decade. Since my strategies focus on income-paying investments, a silver-focused covered call fund gives the best of both worlds. Earlier this year, we launched the first of our high-yield ETF […]
Buy These Three Top Energy Sector Dividend Stocks Profiting From AI
The news media and investors are rapidly realizing that the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) will require massive increases in available electrical power. And investors have a significant opportunity to profit from AI’s growing need for power. A recent Forbes article titled, “AI Is Pushing The World Toward An Energy Crisis,” includes some interesting facts. The article […]
People Still Hate These Stocks
Like most kids, stepping out into a fresh Baltimore snowfall, the first thing my son would do is start packing a snowball. Ever the obliging father, I would give him an unflinching human target. But of course, a one-way snowball fight isn’t that much fun. Strangely, until he was 11 or 12, the fun of […]
Real Estate
Own Your Slice Of Cash Generating Passive Investments
Does generating passive income on some of the world’s greatest assets sound appealing? I’m excited to share a game-changing concept revolutionizing the investment world: fractional investing. Imagine owning a piece of a cash-flowing rental property in a hot in, demand city, a vacation home in the mountains generating rentals, or even a share of a private, cash-flowing […]
Navigating The Land Buying Process: Essential Steps For Prospective Buyers
It’s a dream come true for many people – owning a piece of land to call your own. Whether it’s for building a home, starting a farm, or using it as an investment, buying land can be a rewarding experience. Buying vacant land follows a similar process as buying a house. The finances, legalities, and […]
Really Rich REITs: 7 Massive Yields Up To 15%
Select real estate may be the income investing play for 2024. As I write, seven real estate investment trusts (REITs) are dishing dividends from 8.7% all the way up to 15.4%. These REITs—and their ilk—are literally designed to deliver dividends. That’s how Congress wrote the rules when they legislated these real estate investments into existence back in […]
Personal Finance
Why You Are Always Broke
Is it easier to earn money or have money? Keep your answer to the side. We’ll be returning to it. In the U.S. the median household income for 2022 was $74,580. That means over the working careers of the wage earners in a household, income will total around $3 million. Of course, most people make less […]
The Way To Wealth
Today we are graced with a blog post by a dear and close friend of mine, Benjamin Franklin. Ben is legend in his financial advice, especially as it applies to frugality and debt. You might even say Ben is the father of the current FIRE (financial independence/early retirement) movement. What may strike readers strange is […]
5 Things To Understand About Annuities
Annuities are financial products that offer a steady stream of income in exchange for a lump sum investment. Annuities may be complicated and may not be right for everyone, even though they can provide retirement security and peace of mind. Comprehending the intricacies of annuities is vital to make well-informed financial decisions and optimize their […]
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2 Good Dividend Stocks Up To 11% To Buy Today
Believe it or not, your favorite income strategist once had a multi-year stint as the head of human resources for a US-based software company. It was, coincidentally, my last regular “day job” before I drifted into the world of stocks and startups. When my old boss, our managing director, handed me the task of hiring our […]
How To Make A 22% Yield From Rising Silver Prices
Precious metals—specifically, gold and silver—are having an excellent year. Gold is trading near record highs, and silver is at levels it hasn’t seen for over a decade. Since my strategies focus on income-paying investments, a silver-focused covered call fund gives the best of both worlds. Earlier this year, we launched the first of our high-yield ETF […]
Why You Are Always Broke
Is it easier to earn money or have money? Keep your answer to the side. We’ll be returning to it. In the U.S. the median household income for 2022 was $74,580. That means over the working careers of the wage earners in a household, income will total around $3 million. Of course, most people make less […]
