Dividend Stocks
Private Markets Investing With 10% Dividend Growth
There’s a whole world of investing most people don’t even know about. It’s more than just stocks and bonds! Investing in art, commodities, derivatives, private companies, and real estate are a few other areas investors can park some cash. It’s called alternative investing, and some investment firms specialize in matching investors with some different places […]
The House Always Wins
Some people treat investing like gambling. They buy and sell options contracts or use leverage to juice their returns. Sometimes it works out, but most of the time they lose everything. Dividend investing is the opposite of gambling. Sure, it’s still the stock market, so there’s always some risk. But we’re looking for stable companies […]
Small Community Bank With 22 Years Of Dividend Growth
The regional bank industry is interesting for dividend investors. They’re similar to the larger national banks, but the size differences among regional banks can be enormous. Some regional banks are worth over $100 billion, while others are only a few million. Smaller regional banks don’t get enough attention… and we can find some great ones […]
58 Years Of Consecutive Dividend Growth
There are only about 55 companies considered to be Dividend Kings. Dividend Kings are companies with dividend growth for at least each of the last 50 years. It’s quite the accomplishment for a company to raise its dividend for so long. Just think about it… these companies raised their dividends during recessions, bank crashes, and […]
Buy The Dip In These Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks
2026 has been a bit of a rollercoaster in the stock market. The year started off well enough, but worries about artificial intelligence and the conflict with Iran made the stock market retreat over 10% from its high. The market has rebounded, and we’re finally green for 2026 for the first time since February. It […]
15% Dividend Growth In A Shocking Industry
Double-digit dividend growth isn’t unheard of. But it certainly isn’t common. Do you want to know what’s really rare? Increasing your dividend by 15% for 20 straight years. It’s so rare only one company does it! Williams-Sonoma (ticker: WSM) is a kitchenware and home furnishing retailer operating over 500 stores, primarily in the United States. […]
Defending Your Portfolio With 35 Years Of Dividend Growth
Decades of consecutive dividend growth are a great sign for dividend investors. It shows the company is committed to not only paying its dividend, but also raising payments during difficult times. One company just raised its dividend for the 35th consecutive year. It means the dividend was raised during some pretty tough periods, including the […]
20 Years Of 10%+ Dividend Growth
Now is a great time to buy up quality dividend stocks. The stock market is down about 6% from its highs in February. But some stocks are down a lot more. American Express (ticker: AXP), the popular credit card issuer, has been a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for more than 40 years. […]
12% Dividend Yield Investing In The S&P 500
There are a lot of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with really high dividend yields. But you need to be incredibly careful. Some of these funds are doing some crazy stuff. And you can get burned if you don’t understand what these funds are doing. One fund in particular is gaining in popularity, so I wanted to […]
5.6% Dividend Yield During Tax Season
We’re right in the middle of tax season. Some of you are already done. You’re the lucky ones! The rest of us are trying to finish before the April 15 deadline. If you need some help, one company is available. And if you need help with dividend income, it’s got you covered there as well. […]
