Dividends
Why Dividend Investors Shouldn’t Ignore Retail Stocks
First-quarter earnings out of the retail sector have broadly disappointed. But several major retailers still offer attractive yields for dividend investors. Read more
A Hidden Health Care Gem for Dividend Income
The health care sector is booming due to the aging population in the U.S. But there’s a subsector that is doing particularly well: pet health care. Read more
Top 3 Dividend Increases of the Week
Even in the current low interest rate environment, there are still companies out there paying investors more with consistent dividend increases. Read more
Beat REITs with These High-Yield MLPs
With oil prices turning a corner, the market might finally be ready to realize the benefits of high-yield MLPs. Read more
Top 5 Dow Dividend Stocks for May
Pay attention to these, the most attractive among dividend stocks on the Dow. Now is the time to jump in. Read more
Go Really Big for Long-Term Reliable Income
If you are a long-term investor, these stocks are about as sure as it gets for reliable income. Read more
A Pair of Big Oil Dividend Increases Are in the Pipeline
With oil hovering around $55 a barrel, it might seem crazy that two Big Oil dividend stocks would up their payouts. But it will likely happen very soon. Read more
Top 5 Dividend Increases for May
The power of dividend increases can’t be overstated. From 1972 to 2010, S&P 500 dividend growers posted gains of 9.3%, versus 7% for the entire index. Read more
Preferred Stocks: A Preferable Source of High-Yield Income
When the stock market is trading sideways, preferred stocks will generally outperform, due to their superior dividend yields. Read more