Is This Billionaire’s Dividend Safe?
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that a share of stock is a piece of ownership of a business... a business that was…
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3 Companies That Are Saving Lives… And Generating Income
I'm a long-term investor. Like Warren Buffett, I'd love to hold a stock forever. Even if that's not likely, I do…
A 12% Yield That Just Got A Big Upgrade
Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP) is popular among income seekers because of its rich 12% yield. I've…
Why I Like This F-Rated 10% Yielder
It’s not often that I am bullish on a company whose SafetyNet Pro rating is an F. But that is the case with Annaly…
Like Your Dividends? Thank A Foreigner
The Dow 22K hats were on display at the New York Stock Exchange last week. Traders wore them in celebration after…
Why This World-Class Economist Is Dead Wrong About Dividends
I had just finished my oatmeal when the economist told me why he didn’t like dividends. "Shouldn’t a company use…
Why This Iconic 5.2% Yielder Is On The Verge Of A Downgrade
Since I reviewed Ford’s (NYSE: F) dividend safety a year ago, the stock has received an upgrade. Last year, the…
Can You Trust This Mining Giant’s Dividend?
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) is one of the world’s leading miners. It has been in business for 140 years and employs…
Are You Running Out Of Patience?
"Give me a stock to buy," my friend demanded. "I can’t give personal advice," I responded. "Besides, it’s not that…
Warning Signs Your Dividend Is About To Be Cut
Last weekend, I was talking to a buddy who started a new business. I asked him how it was going. "Sales are going…
The Best Offense For Your Portfolio? Defense
President Trump requested $603 billion for defense spending in fiscal 2018, a nearly 10% rise over the previous…
A 5% Yield That’s Safe For Widows, Orphans, And Everyone Else
For decades, AT&T (NYSE: T) has been known as a stock that’s suitable for widows and orphans. In other words,…
You Asked… Is This 12.5% Yielder Safe?
Without a doubt, I get more requests to analyze the dividend safety of Prospect Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: PSEC) than I…
Safety Is Eroding For This Household-Name Utility
Southern Company is one of the most popular utility stocks for individual investors. The stock is a conservative…
A Glaring Caution Sign For This Perpetual Dividend Raiser
By Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Strategist, Cashflow For Retirement Dear Cashflow For Retirement Reader, Telecom…
Will A $1 Billion Lawsuit Kill This Company’s Dividend?
Chipmaker Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) is in the middle of a much-talked-about dispute with Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), one of…
This 12.5% Dividend Yield Is Too Damn High
Sometimes I look at a company’s financials and think, "Where is the money coming from to pay the dividend?" Going…
Is This High-Yielding Bank’s Dividend Safe?
The big boys like JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) yield less than 3%. To find better yields,…