It’s the best way I know to create significant wealth in the stock market. It’s been one of the guiding principles for my $100,000 portfolio in my Top 10 Stocks advisory, my selections for the 10 Best Stocks to Hold… Read More

As an income investor, 2012 is a pivotal year for your U.S. and Canadian holdings. First, as you may know, this is the year when the Bush tax cuts are slated to expire on Dec. 31.   We’ve enjoyed nearly a decade of reduced… Read More

As an income investor, my favorite combination is a high-yielding stock poised for above-average dividend growth. Fortunately, these stocks aren’t that difficult to find if you know what to look for. I find the best dividend growth prospects are companies with… Read More

High dividend stocks can be terrific investments that provide income and growth potential, however, investors must be careful to avoid “dividend traps” — stocks that offer enticing high yields, but lack the fundamentals to maintain their… Read More

Many of the big U.S. banks have already reported their financial results for 2011. The overall reports were quite impressive, considering that just three years ago there were major concerns that a number of them wouldn’t be able to survive the credit crisis. The recent financial reports… Read More

If you’re frustrated by the paltry 2% yield of the average stock in the S&P 500, you’re not alone. Thankfully, you don’t have to reach for yield by investing in unstable companies or engineer a complex options strategy just to get… Read More

It pays a yield of 10.5%. And it’s one of the most unique dividend payers on the market. It’s not a regular business — it doesn’t… Read More

A few months ago, I was standing, overlooking the famous Rio Grande River in Big Bend National Park when I had an investing “a-ha” moment. Let me explain… As the chief-strategist behind Stock of the Month, I get to pick one — and only one — stock… Read More

During times when the stock market is a roller-coaster ride for investors, dividends can add a steady stream of income to offset bumps in a portfolio. And right now, investors can find some impressive dividend yields in pipeline… Read More

More investors are finding out about them every day. Or I shouldn’t say they are finding out about them — most investors have known about these “lifetime income generators” in one form or another for decades. Instead, what’s actually happening is more investors are putting their trust… Read More