As humans, we are naturally attracted to any form of investment that promises an immediate and high-yield return of our money, which is why investors are particularly fond of high-yield dividend stocks. These investments promise quick cash flow into portfolios, and with high percentages of returns at that. Now, of course any investment should be done … Read more
Disney bought Lucas Film for $4.05 Billion Dollars. To many, Disney bought Star Wars, but Disney got a lot more than just Star Wars. What does this mean for Disney, and what does this mean for the Star Wars franchise? Hardcore fans around the world are lamenting at the idea, but others are excited. Disney … Read more
Numerous indices exist for dividend investors. You may have heard of Dividend Aristocrats Index, but a less well-known index is the U.S. Dividend Champions index. Like the Dividend Aristocrats index, the Dividend Champions index tracks stocks that have increased dividends for the past 25 years. This index is less limited because it tracks beyond the … Read more
All dividend investors should be familiar with the Dividend Aristocrats index. The Dividend Aristocrats index was founded in 1989 and has 51 constituents as of this writing. All members of the Dividend Aristocrats index have one thing in common: they have raised their dividends for 25 consecutive years without stopping. Why Dividend Aristocrats Matter To … Read more
Income is a concern for a many, especially during these times. Between fixed income individuals and the unemployed, many are wondering how they can better prepare for their monthly income needs. Luckily, investment options are available. Monthly income investments will help you meet your goals. Monthly Dividend Stocks This is the first I’m mentioning monthly dividend … Read more
If you’re considering investing in dividend stocks, then it is important to establish a firm understanding of the basics. Below, I’m going to cover some of the basic ideas that you’ll want to know before you begin picking dividend stocks for your portfolio. Dividend Strategy You must understand the strategy you want to follow. Here … Read more
With an unsure economy, and the potential for high levels of inflation, you might be wondering how to invest in Silver. Silver has been in the news a lot because of it being at historically high prices, and I want to provide some basic information that you can use to learn how to invest in … Read more
Dividend income investing has been increasingly popular due to the yield it provides compared to the depressed yields of other investments such as bond and cash. There are numerous ways to choose investments that pay dividends, each of which has their own risks and rewards. This article will focus on dividend ETFs. Electronically traded funds, … Read more
The dividend yield formula is a simple math calculation used to determine the percentage return of a stock based on its price and the dividend that is paid from it. The dividend yield formula is used by investors to see if a stock is a good value to buy and hold based on the dividend … Read more
Dividend paying stocks have risen in popularity with United States investors in recent years, primarily due to low interest rates provided to investors on bonds and cash savings, as well as due to the stability of dividend paying stocks compared to other growth stocks. The market for dividend stocks has become slightly saturated in recent … Read more
Dividend investing isn’t as cool as some of the investing methods highlighted by the movies. You won’t see Jim Cramer shouting “buy, buy, buy” because a stock is a dividend aristocrat, but dividend investing is still one of my favorite styles of investment. I’ve mentioned in the past that I live differently than most people and … Read more
CDs are some of the safest investments available on the market today. Unfortunately, few people really understand how to best use this investment to gain the maximum possible return from their savings. CDs are typically purchased through a bank. The money used to purchase the CD earns interest at a rate set by the bank … Read more
The value of collectible items can skyrocket one month and plunge the next. For example, Beanie Babies were once all the rage, but now they are only collected by a relatively small group of people. If you are looking for a collectible that is actually worth investing in, then you must stay away from new … Read more
A few months ago I wrote an article providing 5 reasons not to buy Facebook stock. As of now, I’m quite happy that I didn’t. For those that aren’t aware, Facebook (FB) fell nearly 9% on Tuesday alone, and is down about 26% from its high. In short, anyone who tried to buy into this IPO … Read more
Burger King, the number 3 hamburger chain in the United States, has had a very troubled past as it has tried to compete with their big (much bigger) brother McDonald’s (MCD). I’ve even written about Burger King’s problems in the past. Burger King has been a publicly traded company, purchased, taken private, gone public again, … Read more
I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a statistics nerd, but I’m an extremely visual person as well. Everyday, we talk about, invest in, and shop at tons of different companies. Often, we walk into these massive stores, and we just assume that they are these mega companies, but this is a reminder that there are … Read more
Barnes and Noble (BKS) was started as a Printing Company around 1873 and has grown to be the largest book retailer in the United States. It has enjoyed great success, and weathered one of the worst economies faced in decades. It also survived in an environment that Borders collapsed in, but is Barnes and Noble … Read more
Last week, Barnes & Noble (BKS), Apple (AAPL), and a few publishers got smacked down when the federal government arrived at a settlement that there was collusion to raise the prices of eBooks. I won’t be naive, I’m sure price fixing and collusion happens all the time. I know it isn’t supposed to legally, but … Read more
Holly Mangan is the managing editor of MoneyCrashers.com. When it comes to investing, your list of options is as long as the sea is wide. It can be an overwhelming topic, and can cost you big time if you approach it haphazardly. But with a few tips and strategies, you can begin to build a … Read more
We’re happy to announce the release of our Dividend Payout Ratio calculator. For those who don’t know, the Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) is a ratio that shows what ratio of earnings is going towards dividend payment on stocks. This ratio says a lot about where a company’s priorities are, and if they are retaining enough … Read more
This is a guest post from our friends over at MultiMillionaire Road. This brief post should help you to visualise as to why diversification is necessary in building wealth. I mentioned in a previous post that one of the important features of becoming a multimillionaire is diversification. Without going too technical, here is a brief definition … Read more