It’s no secret, dividend stocks are in high demand for the income they generate, but what is stopping you from dividend investing? Today, we’re going to discuss why you should invest in dividend stocks for your income plans. Dividend investment is attractive for multiple reasons: They are passive income. Dividends are generally taxed at a lower rate, … Read more
For many of us, the stock market and all of its technical intricacies is an entirely foreign concept. The mind-boggling jargon and brash, risk-taking characters associated with the stock market are enough to make many conclude ‘nope, not for me’. However, strip away the buzzwords and the gambling mentality, and the trading industry is far … 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
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
Recently, I attempted to rent a movie from a Blockbuster Express machine, but was surprised when I saw a price of $2.99. Was Blockbuster truly so arrogant that they thought I wouldn’t walk across the street to the Redbox? Blockbuster Express Gets A Second Chance A few days ago, I decides to give Blockbuster … Read more
Once you have decided to invest in property, a long and complex process is in the making. The services of a reputable real-estate agent will make the process easier. Real-estate agents offer many services to their clients including many for free. Finding a suitable mortgage is paramount when buying property and the use of a … Read more
If you work for a larger company, then chances are in your favor that they offer an employee stock purchase plan. Many people don’t participate in these programs for one reason or another, but we are going to discuss why you should consider this investment option, and some reasons why you shouldn’t fear it. … Read more
One of our first articles was about diversified income streams. If you’re not sure what that means, then here’s a quick run down. Have you ever heard the phrase “don’t place all of your eggs in one basket?” People try to avoid this all the time, except with their income. Too many people depend on … Read more
Choosing stock prices might sound impossible, but it is integral to your investment strategy. When someone is new to investing, it can be tempting to buy anything right away. Maybe you’ve researched a stock so much that you know it as well as you know your own brother, but you must have discipline. What we … Read more
Just the other day we did a book review of “Why Are We So Clueless About The Stock Market?” by Author, and President of Classic Value Investors, Mariusz Skonieczny. We had a chance to catch up with him and do a little interview about his book, his past, and his investment philosophies. Let’s begin: Question … Read more
Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to read a great finance book titled “Why Are We So Clueless About The Stock Market?” by Mariusz Skonieczny of Classic Value Investors. The book is a fairly short read, weighing in at only 164 pages, but don’t let its length fool you. What We Liked: Extremely easy to read Easy … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! Privatization Of Water Many people believe that water will be privatized in the next few decades. Without question, we’ve already seen a move in that direction just by the dominance of bottled water in the beverage industry, and private companies taking over the water … Read more
What is the difference between the business of investing and investing? Creating art is different from selling art, and the same goes for investing – the business of investing is different than actual investing. Not knowing the difference may cost you the opportunity to retire with enough money to enjoy the rest of your life.