Even Bad News Won’t Derail This 6% Yield
AT&T (NYSE: T) shares took a beating last week. The price fell after weaker-than-expected first quarter results. The lower price pushed the yield up to a mouthwatering 6%....
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Bond Basics: What’s a Coupon, and How Do I Make Money?
Bonds are an essential part of every person’s portfolio, especially if they’re in - or near - retirement. They add stability, reduce volatility, increase income and, most importantly,...
The Hottest Sectors… and Why You Shouldn’t Care About Them
At a recent conference, the subject of what’s “hot” in the industry was brought up. “Crypto,” said one expert. “Pot stocks,” claimed another. “Penny stocks,” declared a third....
What Grandchildren REALLY Want, According to Millennials
There’s no better feeling than finding a bunched-up $20 bill in a pair of old jeans. It’s as if you gifted your future self free money. Thanks, past...
Is This REIT’s Dividend Just What the Doctor Ordered?
Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC) is a healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT). It builds, buys, sells and manages medical buildings. Its medical office portfolio is worth more...
Start Spreading the News: This Yield Is Unsafe
I last covered New York Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: NYMT) nearly a year ago. At the time, the stock got an F for dividend safety. And unfortunately for shareholders...
Don’t Trust This 12% Yield
Some companies have very erratic dividend payments. Not because management is incompetent or doesn’t care about the dividend, but because of the way the business is structured. Based...
Too Much Cash Could Hurt Your Retirement Savings
Since the stock market started its period of dramatic ups and downs (sometimes fluctuating even 300 to 400 points in a single day), the number of people who...