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Marc Lichtenfeld

Marc Lichtenfeld

Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of Cashflow For Retirement. Over the years, Marc’s commentary has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and U.S. News & World Report, among others. He previously worked as senior columnist at Jim Cramer’s TheStreet. Today, he is a sought-after media guest who has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Yahoo Finance.

Cashflow For Retirement

The Safe Way To Generate Income

Marc Lichtenfeld Apr 21, 2018
"Life is expensive." That's what I always tell my kids to prepare them for the real world. But even I wasn't ready…
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Is Your Broker Ripping You Off?

Marc Lichtenfeld Apr 11, 2018
My wife's eyes filled with tears as she read the note: My father-in-law is a Holocaust survivor who, through…
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A 12.5% Yield Tied To The Government

Marc Lichtenfeld Apr 9, 2018
Public opinion about the government is pretty darn bad. The president's approval rating is at 39%. Congress has…
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3 Secrets To Beating The Odds In A Bear Market

Marc Lichtenfeld Mar 26, 2018
"You'll never make that money back!" the pitchman breathlessly exclaimed. The guy on the radio was selling…
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Free Medicine? It Exists

Marc Lichtenfeld Mar 19, 2018
Senior Contributing Editor Rachel Gearhart and I sipped our double espressos while hunkered down in a Starbucks,…
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3 Stocks With 7% Or Higher Tax-Deferred Yields

Marc Lichtenfeld Mar 5, 2018
When it comes to taxes, I don't want to give the government a penny more than I'm legally obligated to. I'm…
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This Is Not The Monster Mouse Market

Marc Lichtenfeld Feb 24, 2018
The scariest roller coaster I've ever ridden was the Monster Mouse at Rye Playland in New York. What made the…
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An Improving F-Rated 11% Yielder

Marc Lichtenfeld Feb 10, 2018
A common question I receive from readers of Cashflow For Retirement is "Why are you recommending stocks that are…
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Top 5 Safest And Highest- Yielding Stocks

Marc Lichtenfeld Jan 31, 2018
Yesterday marked the five-year anniversary of the Safety Net column. On Jan. 23, 2013, The Safety Net premiered …
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The Worst Trade I Ever Made…

Marc Lichtenfeld Jan 29, 2018
The worst trades I've ever made all come down to one common element: I let my emotions get in the way. I either…
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My Takeaways ($$) From The Most Exclusive Health Care Conference Of The Year

Marc Lichtenfeld Jan 27, 2018
All I wanted was for my head to hit my pillow... A delayed flight and a misplaced ticket from the airport…
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Don’t Be Fooled By This 12% Yield

Marc Lichtenfeld Jan 10, 2018
As I read the third quarter earnings release for Consolidated Communications (Nasdaq: CNSL), I wondered why …
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A 9.8% Yield That Remains Safe

Marc Lichtenfeld Jan 1, 2018
This is my last traditional Safety Net column. Next week, we'll go over some of the dividend cuts that occurred…
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How To Make Money Whenever You Want

Marc Lichtenfeld Dec 25, 2017
It's an amazing feeling to know I can make money anytime I want. It's not that I have some super-rare skills,…
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Be Careful Of This 9.8% Yield

Marc Lichtenfeld Dec 20, 2017
Like many mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs), AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: MITT) has a high…
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Is an Upgrade Coming for This 14% Yielder?

Marc Lichtenfeld Dec 13, 2017
A year ago, I wrote about CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL), expressing concern that the company's declining cash flow and…
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Washington Isn’t Lowering Drug Costs… Here’s What You Can Do

Marc Lichtenfeld Dec 4, 2017
One of President Trump's campaign promises was that he would lower the price of drugs. That hasn't happened. And…
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The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The New Tax Proposal

Marc Lichtenfeld Nov 25, 2017
In the 1966 film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," starring Clint Eastwood, the three main characters are on the…
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A Dividend Cut Is Likely For This Giant

Marc Lichtenfeld Nov 8, 2017
I tend to like companies that others hate... especially if there is a reason to expect a turnaround. Wall Street…
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Better Than Under the Mattress…

Marc Lichtenfeld Nov 6, 2017
Last night, I had a conversation with my father-in-law. He was frustrated because he has to take his required…
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You May Not Be Glad About This 7.5% Yield

Marc Lichtenfeld Oct 30, 2017
I’m a fan of business development companies (BDCs) that invest in private businesses and typically pay big…
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Is This Double-Digit Yielder Safe?

Marc Lichtenfeld Oct 23, 2017
Back in June, I covered one of the most requested stocks in this column, Prospect Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: PSEC).…
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Will Altria’s Dividend Go Up In Smoke?

Marc Lichtenfeld Oct 7, 2017
It’s easy to love and hate Altria (NYSE: MO) at the same time. If you’re a dividend investor, its 4.2% yield is…
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Saving For A Rainy Day… With 140 MPH Winds

Marc Lichtenfeld Oct 2, 2017
As Hurricane Irma was storming toward the coast, my family and I evacuated. Two days before it was due to hit, the…
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If You’re Not Outraged by This, You’re Not Breathing

Marc Lichtenfeld Sep 30, 2017
There’s nothing like government to take an idea that’s working and make it worse for the people who use it. And…
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Is This Billionaire’s Dividend Safe?

Marc Lichtenfeld Sep 13, 2017
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

Marc Lichtenfeld Sep 4, 2017
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…
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A 12% Yield That Just Got A Big Upgrade

Marc Lichtenfeld Aug 28, 2017
Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP) is popular among income seekers because of its rich 12% yield. …
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Why I Like This F-Rated 10% Yielder

Marc Lichtenfeld Aug 19, 2017
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…
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Like Your Dividends? Thank A Foreigner

Marc Lichtenfeld Aug 14, 2017
The Dow 22K hats were on display at the New York Stock Exchange last week. Traders wore them in celebration after…
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Why This World-Class Economist Is Dead Wrong About Dividends

Marc Lichtenfeld Aug 7, 2017
I had just finished my oatmeal when the economist told me why he didn’t like dividends. "Shouldn’t a company use…
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Why This Iconic 5.2% Yielder Is On The Verge Of A Downgrade

Marc Lichtenfeld Jul 31, 2017
Since I reviewed Ford’s (NYSE: F) dividend safety a year ago, the stock has received an upgrade. Last year, the…
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Can You Trust This Mining Giant’s Dividend?

Marc Lichtenfeld Jul 26, 2017
Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) is one of the world’s leading miners. It has been in business for 140 years and…
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Are You Running Out Of Patience?

Marc Lichtenfeld Jul 22, 2017
"Give me a stock to buy," my friend demanded. "I can’t give personal advice," I responded. "Besides, it’s not…
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Warning Signs Your Dividend Is About To Be Cut

Marc Lichtenfeld Jul 10, 2017
Last weekend, I was talking to a buddy who started a new business. I asked him how it was going. "Sales are…
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The Best Offense For Your Portfolio? Defense

Marc Lichtenfeld Jul 3, 2017
President Trump requested $603 billion for defense spending in fiscal 2018, a nearly 10% rise over the previous…
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A 5% Yield That’s Safe For Widows, Orphans, And Everyone Else

Marc Lichtenfeld Jun 28, 2017
For decades, AT&T (NYSE: T) has been known as a stock that’s suitable for widows and orphans. In other words,…
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You Asked… Is This 12.5% Yielder Safe?

Marc Lichtenfeld Jun 21, 2017
Without a doubt, I get more requests to analyze the dividend safety of Prospect Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: PSEC) than I…
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Safety Is Eroding For This Household-Name Utility

Marc Lichtenfeld Jun 14, 2017
Southern Company is one of the most popular utility stocks for individual investors. The stock is a conservative…
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A Glaring Caution Sign For This Perpetual Dividend Raiser

Marc Lichtenfeld Jun 5, 2017
By Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Strategist, Cashflow For Retirement Dear Cashflow For Retirement Reader,…
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Will A $1 Billion Lawsuit Kill This Company’s Dividend?

Marc Lichtenfeld May 24, 2017
Chipmaker Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) is in the middle of a much-talked-about dispute with Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), one of…
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This 12.5% Dividend Yield Is Too Damn High

Marc Lichtenfeld May 10, 2017
Sometimes I look at a company’s financials and think, "Where is the money coming from to pay the dividend?"…
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Is This High-Yielding Bank’s Dividend Safe?

Marc Lichtenfeld Apr 26, 2017
The big boys like JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) yield less than 3%. To find better…
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