If this article were a movie, then it would be rated “M” for mature. This investment isn’t for the faint of heart. But if you can stomach a little volatility in search of higher yields, then I would be remiss if I didn’t bring your attention to… Read More

He is the richest person in modern history. Warren Buffett? At his peak, Buffett’s wealth is less than one-fifth this man’s fortune. Bill Gates doesn’t even come close. Neither does Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) founder Sam Walton or telecom… Read More

The term “accidental high yielder” became prominent in the investment lexicon during the financial crisis. Now, it seems like every time the market falls, pundits and investors alike start talking about a fresh crop of dividend-paying stocks that sport inviting yields. Overused or not, there is something to be said… Read More

Income stocks have a reputation. They’re boring. They’re stodgy. If you want to earn 4-5% a year — the conventional wisdom goes — then income stocks are for you. If you want to earn higher returns, then you better look elsewhere. In fact, income payers have even… Read More

Aug. 9 marked the low point of our recent sell-off. During the trading day, the S&P 500 hit a low of 1,101. It represented a drop of 18% in a little more than two weeks. On that same day, in the middle of the sell-off, I bought… Read More

My phone is an old Nokia about the size of a small brick. It doesn’t take pictures, tell me the weather or connect to the Internet. That’s the way I like it. #-ad_banner-#In a world that has grown increasingly complex, I feel like a… Read More

Defense contractors have taken a major beating in the market this year, and many defense stocks currently sport price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios near five-year lows. Share prices have declined because of fears surrounding potential defense spending cuts. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down, President Obama has proposed… Read More

There is one thing is on every investor’s mind right now: safety. As of last week, fears of a global economic slowdown erased close to $3 trillion in market value from U.S. stocks since July 22. #-ad_banner-#And the… Read More

The stock market is a lot like high school. You have the super popular group (tech stocks, social media IPOs, commodity stocks) that runs the place for the time being. Then you have groups in the middle who really don’t make any waves (like a Wells Fargo (NYSE:… Read More

If you’re like most Americans, you probably own a pet and spend hundreds of dollars each year to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. As it turns out, man’s best friend can also be an intriguing investment angle. Last year alone, Americans spent $48.3 billion on their pets, including… Read More