Stocks
Shopping Around Gives You A 5% Dividend Yield
Welcome to 2026, everyone! The holidays are over. Like many of you, I’m glad I don’t have to shop for more presents. But I never tire of shopping for new dividend stocks. The following company is in real estate. In particular, it owns open-air shopping centers around the United States. Sorry, I know you’re tired […]
The Future For 2025’s Worst Performers
The stock market was up about 16% in 2025. But not every company performed well. 2025 was a terrible year for these stocks. Will 2026 be any better, or should we look elsewhere? Trade Desk Inc (ticker: TTD), a digital ad software company, was the worst performer in the S&P 500 in 2025. Trade Desk’s […]
Top Stock Picks For 2026
The calendar flips to 2026 in just a few days. 2025 was a great year for the stock market. The S&P 500 was up over 17% last year, which is higher than its historical average. And 2026 is shaping up to be even better. Looking for some top picks for the new year? Some of […]
ETFs
An Incredibly Popular ETF With A 4.8% Dividend Yield Is Jumping!
I don’t usually talk about Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs are very popular because they’re easy and provide a lot of diversification. However, there are two problems with ETFs. First, you’re paying fees to the managers of the ETF. I’d rather the fees get paid to me in dividends! Second, you’re trusting someone else with your […]
These Two Dividend ETFs Are The Ultimate Hack For Consistent Yield
Looking for consistent yield? These two ETFs are hard to beat. In volatile markets, investors often flock to the safety and security of dividend stocks. That’s because stocks that pay out dividends are typically those of established, well-capitalized companies that have proven track records of generating earnings, cash flows, and navigating volatile markets. The dividends […]
Earn 30% From The One Investment The Media Hates Talking About
The financial news media generally ignore gold and silver. You should not. While stocks now trade flat year-to-date, gold is up 29%, and the yellow metal has gained 45% over the past 12 months. It seems likely that the gold rally will continue. Foreign central banks are accumulating gold, while Chinese citizens are also increasing their holdings. […]
Dividend Stocks
Start 2026 With An Enormous Dividend
Special dividends are great for dividend investors. The dividend amounts are really high. For some reason, many investors overlook special dividends. One company isn’t messing around in 2026. Its special dividend accounts for over 95% of its dividend payments. Its next special dividend is almost 3x as high as the special dividend it paid in […]
A Century’s Worth Of Dividends
I wasn’t sure what I was going to talk about during the shortened trading week. Most people are on vacation, spending time with their families over the holidays. So I was more than a little surprised when I found a company raising its dividend payment at the end of the year. And I was downright […]
Thirty Years Of Double-Digit Dividend Growth
Dividend Aristocrats are companies with more than 25 years of consecutive dividend growth. It’s a great benchmark to determine how long a company has raised its dividends. 25+ years of dividend growth isn’t required, but it helps me sleep better at night knowing how committed a company is to increasing dividend payments. In the last […]
Commodities
Up 60% In 2025, Will The Gold Rally Continue In 2026?
Many experts believe it will. It has been a banner year for gold investors, as the commodity has enjoyed its best run in 46 years. The price of gold shot up again on Wednesday, rising some 1.8% to around $4,190 an ounce as it remains a safe haven amid economic uncertainty and the ongoing Bitcoin and […]
Make Money When Oil Prices Climb And When They Fall
When I learned about the business operations of refining companies a decade ago, I became a fan of the sector and the long-term profit rewards that investors can earn from it. The energy sector is divided into three subsectors. Upstream energy companies drill for oil and gas. These companies receive a lot of attention because […]
Earn 30% From The One Investment The Media Hates Talking About
The financial news media generally ignore gold and silver. You should not. While stocks now trade flat year-to-date, gold is up 29%, and the yellow metal has gained 45% over the past 12 months. It seems likely that the gold rally will continue. Foreign central banks are accumulating gold, while Chinese citizens are also increasing their holdings. […]
Real Estate
Shopping Around Gives You A 5% Dividend Yield
Welcome to 2026, everyone! The holidays are over. Like many of you, I’m glad I don’t have to shop for more presents. But I never tire of shopping for new dividend stocks. The following company is in real estate. In particular, it owns open-air shopping centers around the United States. Sorry, I know you’re tired […]
REITs Are Underperforming By 60%… Is It Time To Buy?
I absolutely love Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs borrow money to buy properties and then collect rent, which they use to pay dividends. For tax purposes, REITs must pay 90% of their income as dividends each year, which means they have really high dividend yields. Unfortunately, REITs haven’t been showing us the love back. […]
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 […]
Personal Finance
What The New 2025 Tax Law Means For You
Key Takeaways from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) On July 4, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). It contains numerous provisions that could have a significant impact on investors and retirees planning under the new 2025 tax law. With the passage of the OBBBA, the federal government has provided […]
Uncover The Secrets Of Paying Lower Taxes In Retirement
If you want to pay the lowest taxes allowed by law in retirement, you will need to start planning before you retire. If you are a late starter to planning, all is not lost. There are several financial and tax stages to retirement. Understanding how each relates and interacts with the other stages is key […]
Work With A Fiduciary Adviser – It Matters
Do you work with a fiduciary financial adviser? Should you? Many people do not know what it means to work with a fiduciary financial adviser. If you have ever felt unsure whether your financial advisor truly has your best interests at heart, you are not alone. Many people assume all advisers act as fiduciaries when, […]
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Shopping Around Gives You A 5% Dividend Yield
Welcome to 2026, everyone! The holidays are over. Like many of you, I’m glad I don’t have to shop for more presents. But I never tire of shopping for new dividend stocks. The following company is in real estate. In particular, it owns open-air shopping centers around the United States. Sorry, I know you’re tired […]
The Future For 2025’s Worst Performers
The stock market was up about 16% in 2025. But not every company performed well. 2025 was a terrible year for these stocks. Will 2026 be any better, or should we look elsewhere? Trade Desk Inc (ticker: TTD), a digital ad software company, was the worst performer in the S&P 500 in 2025. Trade Desk’s […]
Start 2026 With An Enormous Dividend
Special dividends are great for dividend investors. The dividend amounts are really high. For some reason, many investors overlook special dividends. One company isn’t messing around in 2026. Its special dividend accounts for over 95% of its dividend payments. Its next special dividend is almost 3x as high as the special dividend it paid in […]
