Special Dividends: Companies with Extra Shareholder Rewards
Special dividends are like surprise money for shareholders, though you can also seek out companies that are about to pay them. Here's how they work.
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The Safest Investments for Retirement to Protect Your Money
Seeking out the safest investments for retirement will help you keep more of your money, helping you have a more comfortable retirement.
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How to Reinvest Dividends: 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Any income investor should know how to reinvest dividends. Whether you should depends on what you're looking for as an income investor.
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5 High-Yield BDCs to Help You Invest Like the Wealthy
Want to invest like the rich without shelling out much cash? Try business development companies. And start with these five high-yield BDCs.
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4 Highly Rated Socially Responsible Investments
Want some socially responsible investments in your portfolio? There are some odd, uber-specific ETFs out there these days.
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The Pros and Cons of DRIP Plans and DRIP Stocks
Dividend reinvestment is one of income investors' most powerful weapons, and DRIP plans are the best way to do it. But DRIPs do have their drawbacks.
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The Best Investments for Kids You Can Start Today
This long-term investment strategy relies heavily on dividends and is one of the best investments for kids. Here's how it works.
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Finding Health Insurance for Seniors Without Medicare
Health insurance for seniors without Medicare is possible, although there are certain details you should know about when looking.
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Can You Hold MLPs in Your IRA?
If you own a large dollar amount of individual MLPs, you may be best off holding them in a regular taxable brokerage account, and here's why.
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2 Tax Season Stocks, Plus a Way to Simplify the Tax Code
The last two quarters are always good for tax season stocks. Consider these two, plus a modest proposal to change the tax code.
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What Is An MLP, and How Do I Pay Taxes On My MLPs?
Understanding the tax implications of owning an MLP is crucial before you invest in these income generating companies.
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Building a Diversified Retirement Portfolio for Your Golden Years
Creating a diversified retirement portfolio will help you save more money over the years while adding a layer of stability to your life.
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Avoid Probate with Irrevocable or Revocable Living Trusts
Using revocable living trusts and Irrevocable Trusts can help you ensure that your estate avoids probate and that it's distributed as you wish.
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Alternative Income Investing: Preferred Stocks, CEFs, REITs and MLPs
Dividend-paying stocks are the bread and butter of income investors, but we dabble in alternative income investing vehicles too.
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One Huge Myth about Buy-and-Hold Investing
Some very wise market experts say market timing is foolish, and that buy-and-hold investing is the way to go. Here's why that's wrong.
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Stock Buybacks Surged in 2021—What’s Ahead?
Stock buybacks continued to climb last year. But are dividend-paying stocks better investments? Let's weigh the pros and cons.
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Qualified Dividends Explained: When are Dividends Qualified?
What are qualified dividends? It's important to know what makes a dividend qualified for tax purposes. Here's what you need to know.
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Should You Invest in MLPs?
You may have been told at some point to invest in MLPs. But what are they exactly? And are you the type of investor who should buy MLPs?
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Understanding Seller Concessions
Seller concessions are tough to find in a hot real estate market but depending on the market in your area and the condition of the property you’re buying, you may still be able to secure seller concessions to save you money on your real...
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2 Stocks with Sky-High Yields … For Now
Stocks with sky-high yields often have a short shelf life. But if you buy these two now, you could turn a very nice profit in a short time.
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