I spent last Thursday and Friday sitting at a rooftop pool bar with my mentor. He hates it when I call him that, but he hired me from a temp agency and taught me the business of financial newsletters.
Read moreI hate to be the one to break it to you, but the economy and the markets are not working efficiently.
Read moreI guess I shouldn’t be surprised that even the real estate next to the soap dispenser has been monetized.
Read moreI’m not completely adverse to speculation. I like sitting around with friends and talking about what might happen in the markets.
Read moreIf I had a dollar for every time I heard or read the word recession in the last week, well, I’d have enough not to be financially worried about one.
Read moreI have been enjoying the chance to add to my portfolio over the past few weeks.
Read moreThe absolute best time to start investing would be the day you turned 18 and could legally open a brokerage account.
Read moreGrowing demand makes self-storage companies a smart investment.
Read moreLearn how to use market downturns to strengthen your portfolio and maximize long-term gains.
Read moreIt was inevitable. Certain pieces of the market roared to insane valuations last year. Investors poured money into the markets and speculated stocks would keep rising forever. But, sentiment has shifted.
Read moreI set off from Port St. Lucie, Florida, on my motorcycle last Thursday headed for Memphis, Tennessee.
Read moreI’m not completely bearish right now, since I’m always bullish on our dividend strategy. But I’m definitely nervous about some signals I’m seeing in the market.
Read moreMy friends like to make fun of me by taunting that I don’t like to commit to things.
Read moreIt’s mid-February and earnings season is in full swing. All I really want to know is if Mr. Market is going to be my Valentine… or not.
Read moreExplore how to profit on travel spending trends and the window of opportunity to lock in high yields from BDCs.
Read moreThe slide in Wendy’s stock has pushed its yield to 6.8%. But a high payout ratio could warn of trouble ahead.
Read moreI went out for steamed crabs with some friends last weekend. We were all Maryland transplants and have our favorite food joints in Florida that we’ve deemed worthy.
Read moreAdd the power of dividend investing and the hidden advantage of preferred shares to your portfolio.
Read moreHappy New Year to you and yours. I think we had a pretty great year in 2024, and we’re set up to continue collecting above average yields yet again in 2025.
Read moreWell, I guess if I’m going to quote Benjamin Franklin, there’s actually two things he claimed as certain—death and taxes.
Read moreHere’s how to spot holiday shopping trends that impact consumer discretionary stocks and offer investment opportunities in dividend-paying retailers like Kohl’s.
Read moreNovember was an interesting month for pharmaceutical companies in general.
Read moreThe holidays are a time for friends and family and food and treats. Over half of Americans are expected to host family and friends for Thanksgiving. And most hosts take up to two weeks to plan and cook.
Read moreI’ve been looking for the best dividends in the market for over 13 years. Time after time, I keep coming back to this question.
Read moreExplore the evolving world of transportation and its impact on long-term dividend portfolios.
Read moreDiscover how to spot lucrative Current Yield stocks. This two-pronged dividend strategy delivers both long-term growth and immediate cash flow.
Read moreI love it when a company raises its dividend. For most of the big companies we hold long-term, it happens like clockwork after four steady payments are made.
Read moreThe magic of compounding can turn a dividend stock into a wealth-building machine.
Read moreThe markets saw a fifth straight week of gains last week.
Read moreI’ve gotten a lot of inquiries recently about energy stocks—specifically, companies helping to build the future of energy.
Read moreInvestor sentiment will play a key role in market reactions, while consumer spending patterns ahead of the holiday season are under the microscope.
Read moreDiscover undervalued dividend stocks as the market shifts in 2024.
Read moreLast week, I took the opportunity to hang out in the heart of Chicago’s financial district.
Read moreGiant consumer staple companies like Tyson Foods make great Bedrock Income holdings.
Read moreIt’s been a while since I’ve done a mailbag edition.
Read moreMany recent studies have been done on the economics of different generations. Researchers want to know if Millennials and Gen Z are in fact worse off than their Boomer and Gen X parents. There are quite a few ways to look at this data.
Read moreI was just in Boston enjoying the sights and spending time with a friend. I don’t want to say that he was vaping all the time… but he was always vaping. And that got me thinking about how “smokers” are switching to alternative ways to consume nicotine.
Read moreAs much as my two-pronged dividend strategy works in all markets, we still need to acknowledge that politics influences the market.
Read moreWe’re halfway through earnings season, and more data is still flooding into the market.
Read moreDiscover how tracking the "RV Index" and other unconventional economic indicators can reveal insights into the 2025 economy.
Read moreDiscover the lucrative potential of exchange-traded debt, offering higher yields and ease of trading.
Read moreGet ready to buy your favorite dividend stocks. Cooling inflation and potential rate cuts could spark a market rotation and lower prices on great dividend stocks.
Read moreWhat happens to the stock market during summer?
Read moreInvestors want to know where the market will go in the second half of 2024.
Read moreWe live in a data-dependent world. We also live in a world vulnerable to cybercrime, which can cut our access to technologies we rely on every day.
Read moreLearn how to craft a profitable stock-selling strategy to complement your buying tactics.
Read moreI was a landlord once and it didn’t turn out how I expected. I think it mattered that I didn’t set out to be a landlord.
Read moreThe holiday weekend marked a shift in how the market functions.
Read moreIt’s been a while since we looked at the mailbag. Today, I wanted to answer a question that has been waiting for space in our publishing schedule.
Read moreSome of the biggest names in tech started paying dividends this year. This includes Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Salesforce (CRM), and Booking Holdings (BKNG).
Read moreDividends are more than extra income. They can pay all your bills if you follow one simple plan. With gas prices headed higher, this unique type of energy company can help relieve some of the pain at the gas pump.
Read moreHave you ever been curious about angel investing or venture capital investing?
Read moreI hate to burst your bubble, but the joyride is over. It’s time to bring the car into the garage and deal with the repercussions. I’ve been pounding the table for weeks warning that it was going to happen.
Read moreThe best thing about these elite dividend stocks is that there are no special hoops to jump through to buy them.
Read moreIt’s earnings season… again. It always feels like we just finished reviewing the earnings from companies that report late, and we’re onto the next round.
Read moreI wish I had a dollar for every time I read some advertorial about side hustles or claims of “easy” passive income to pay your bills.
Read moreThe wealth of the top 1% hit a record $44 trillion at the end of 2023. That was an increase of over $2 trillion due to the year’s stock market rally. Yes, $2 trillion in added wealth simply from owning stocks.
Read moreThere’s a lot to be said for investing in things you know or like. It lets us connect a little more with our investments.
Read moreTwo weeks ago, I did something I’ve never done in my career. I ignored my publishing schedule.
Read moreSo, what do I think about Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)?
Read moreLearn how to evaluate stock valuations using P/E ratios and annual yield percentages. Uncover the secrets to getting the best deals and maximizing your returns.
Read moreDiscover the lucrative world of short-term special situation plays in stocks amidst the evolving post-COVID landscape.
Read moreI’m writing you from the first day of the MoneyShow TradersEXPO in Las Vegas. I figured since I’m in Sin City I have to talk about my favorite sin-vestment to keep on your radar.
Read moreValentine’s Day is the second biggest holiday after Christmas for exchanging greeting cards. It’s also one of the most popular days for marriage proposals. That means consumer discretionary dollars flowing out of wallets and into the economy.
Read moreMost of the stocks that you’ll see here and in the mainstream financial news are common shares. They aren’t, however, the only kinds of shares out there. Some companies issue preferred shares.
Read moreI am incredibly bullish on telecoms. Literally everything we do revolves around data. It’s all made possible by data whizzing from one point to another through the datasphere.
Read moreI was recently talking to my mentor about why I “stuck with” dividend investing.
Read moreDid you see that Walgreens (WBA) cut its dividend nearly 50% earlier this month? And just like that, the Dividend Aristocrat’s 47-year streak of annual dividend increases came crashing down.
Read moreThe investing world uses a lot of abbreviations and acronyms. We describe the financial status of companies using EPS, P/E, P/S, and a slew of other measures. Even ticker symbols are just shorthand for the company name.
Read moreI’ve been hooked on dividends for over a decade. And like most things, dividend stocks go in and out of fashion with investors.
Read moreUnderstand why labeling yourself a “beginner” will hinder your investing success and how the journey from novice to expert is built on experience. Watch a four-part video investing course for practical tips on opening a brokerage account, organizing investment goals, and trading two of my favorite dividend stocks.
Read moreIf you’re trying to buy or refinance a home, you definitely want interest rates to head lower.
Read moreHave you seen the price of gold lately?
Read moreWere you standing in line to grab a new television on Black Friday? How about sitting at your keyboard on Cyber Monday?
Read moreWhen your favorite dividend stock shoots higher, it’s tempting to sell and pocket your profit.
Read moreThe #1 thing you should know is how investor sentiment drives stock prices.
Read moreSome of you are proud EV owners and nodding in agreement. And some of you are shaking your head vigorously with your arms crossed ready to close this email.
Read moreWhen you see a slew of losses in your brokerage account, it’s easy to get an itchy trigger finger for that sell button. There’s not much that’s certain about the market, but I’m positive that stocks go up and down every day.
Sometimes, there’s a good reason why a stock spikes—the rollout of a blockbuster new product—or it crashes after a dividend cut. Most of the time, it’s nothing more than investor emotions du jour that sends a stock climbing or falling. And because of how market dynamics...
Read moreI actually see two reasons why lots of people are not succeeding in the stock market.
Read moreThe line from Tennessee Ernie Ford’s hit Sixteen Tons is actually “Another day older and deeper in debt.” But today, we are talking about a year instead of a day because it’s Dividend Digest’s first birthday.
Read moreIf you’re looking to buy a house, you’re in a pretty difficult spot right now. Home prices remain high, although there are signs of cooling.
Read moreAs inflation eats at household budgets, shoppers are weighing their choices between value and price.
Read moreOver $130 billion rushed into ETFs during the second quarter. It was $80 billion for the first quarter and closer to $200 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Read moreYou check your brokerage account and see that the market, and your stocks, are dropping. Panic can set in if you don’t have a plan.
Read moreWhen I recommend a stock for its dividend, I always try to ensure that I’m not overpaying. I don’t, however, try to time the market.
Read moreEveryone has some sort of a vice: snack food, alcohol, coffee, yoga, or collecting something. These are not consumer staples by the traditional definition. However, when the purse strings get tightened, these habits are often considered an essential part of the budget.
Read moreLearn key insights into Q2 earnings, dividend trends, the looming threat of dividend cuts, and how to build a robust dividend strategy to secure your income. Don’t miss out on this essential guide for dividend investors.
Read moreI see these claims all over social media: I just paid all my bills with my dividends. It’s usually accompanied with a hashtag like #financialfreedom, #passiveincome, or #FIRE (financial independence retire early).
Read moreThe reason we invest boils down to two motives: building wealth for the future, and generating income right now.
Read moreThis is not the first time I’ve been blindsided by a dividend cut. After all, I’ve been in this industry for over a decade. And since I plan on being a dividend investor for many years to come, this likely won’t be the last.
Read moreIt’s earnings season, and I find myself tied to my computer, looking through numbers until I feel dizzy. No matter what industry or type of stock I look at, one thing is certain: It’s not all sunshine and roses.
Read moreI would love to have a stock portfolio like the late Ronald Read, Grace Groner, or Anne Scheiber. Wouldn’t you?
Read moreI went into the bank a few days ago and was talking to the teller about putting my nephews as named beneficiaries on my accounts.
Read more“If you fail to plan,” Benjamin Franklin once said, “you are planning to fail.”
Read moreTarget Corp. (TGT) faced backlash over merchandise that appeared on shelves at the end of May… then again faced backlash after reacting to the first round of backlash. The stock saw nine straight days of losses.
Read moreI always keep an eye on Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings, as these companies have proven dividend track records.
Read moreSome of the world’s largest firms have been in the crosshairs of activist investors.
Read moreArtificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the internet.
Read moreOne of my favorite pieces of investing advice became the reason for many of my successes… but when followed too literally, it also fueled some of my biggest losses.
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In The Case for Dividends: Seize the Moment as $6.3 Trillion Moves out of Money Markets and into Wealth-Building Dividend Stocks, Kelly lays out how dividend stocks consistently outperform in any market and why now is the perfect time to seize this wealth-building opportunity. Get this free briefing delivered to your inbox when you fill out the form below.
