The Safe Way To Generate Income
"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?
My wife's eyes filled with tears as she read the note:
My father-in-law is a Holocaust survivor who, through…
A 12.5% Yield Tied To The Government
Public opinion about the government is pretty darn bad.
The president's approval rating is at 39%. Congress has…
3 Secrets To Beating The Odds In A Bear Market
"You'll never make that money back!" the pitchman breathlessly exclaimed.
The guy on the radio was selling…
Free Medicine? It Exists
Senior Contributing Editor Rachel Gearhart and I sipped our double espressos while hunkered down in a Starbucks,…
3 Stocks With 7% Or Higher Tax-Deferred Yields
When it comes to taxes, I don't want to give the government a penny more than I'm legally obligated to.
I'm…
This Is Not The Monster Mouse Market
The scariest roller coaster I've ever ridden was the Monster Mouse at Rye Playland in New York.
What made the…
An Improving F-Rated 11% Yielder
A common question I receive from readers of Cashflow For Retirement is "Why are you recommending stocks that are…
Top 5 Safest And Highest- Yielding Stocks
Yesterday marked the five-year anniversary of the Safety Net column.
On Jan. 23, 2013, The Safety Net premiered …
The Worst Trade I Ever Made…
The worst trades I've ever made all come down to one common element: I let my emotions get in the way.
I either…
My Takeaways ($$) From The Most Exclusive Health Care Conference Of The Year
All I wanted was for my head to hit my pillow...
A delayed flight and a misplaced ticket from the airport…
Don’t Be Fooled By This 12% Yield
As I read the third quarter earnings release for Consolidated Communications (Nasdaq: CNSL), I wondered why …
A 9.8% Yield That Remains Safe
This is my last traditional Safety Net column. Next week, we'll go over some of the dividend cuts that occurred…
How To Make Money Whenever You Want
It's an amazing feeling to know I can make money anytime I want.
It's not that I have some super-rare skills,…
Be Careful Of This 9.8% Yield
Like many mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs), AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: MITT) has a high…
Is an Upgrade Coming for This 14% Yielder?
A year ago, I wrote about CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL), expressing concern that the company's declining cash flow and…
Washington Isn’t Lowering Drug Costs… Here’s What You Can Do
One of President Trump's campaign promises was that he would lower the price of drugs.
That hasn't happened. And…
The Good, Bad And Ugly Of The New Tax Proposal
In the 1966 film "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," starring Clint Eastwood, the three main characters are on the…
A Dividend Cut Is Likely For This Giant
I tend to like companies that others hate... especially if there is a reason to expect a turnaround.
Wall Street…
Better Than Under the Mattress…
Last night, I had a conversation with my father-in-law. He was frustrated because he has to take his required…
You May Not Be Glad About This 7.5% Yield
I’m a fan of business development companies (BDCs) that invest in private businesses and typically pay big…
Is This Double-Digit Yielder Safe?
Back in June, I covered one of the most requested stocks in this column, Prospect Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: PSEC).…
Will Altria’s Dividend Go Up In Smoke?
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…
Saving For A Rainy Day… With 140 MPH Winds
As Hurricane Irma was storming toward the coast, my family and I evacuated. Two days before it was due to hit, the…
If You’re Not Outraged by This, You’re Not Breathing
There’s nothing like government to take an idea that’s working and make it worse for the people who use it.
And…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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?"…
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…