Dividend Stocks

As an economist, John Maynard Keynes’ intellectual rigor left much to be desired.  As an investor, Keynes was frequently spot on.  He understood Wall Street and approached it with… Read more

In December, I published a reader mailbag issue of Income & Prosperity.  Although I had been flooded with more than 100 emails from our readers, I was only able… Read more

In his new book Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder, Nassim Taleb coins a new word “neomania” to label the mistaken belief that newer is better. I see many… Read more

After underperforming the S&P 500 by 30% over the last two years, 2014 could be the year when REITs finally deliver great returns to their shareholders. With interest rates… Read more

The five-year run-up in U.S. stocks has been great for long-term investors already in the game.  For new investors, the run-up is less great: Value and yield have been… Read more

Perhaps it’s my contrary nature. While most investors are drawn to market winners, I’m drawn to losers.  I’m more intrigued by who hit a new 52-week low (a multi-year… Read more

I’m prone to enthuse profusely on the wonders of dividend growth. Time after time, I see rising dividend payouts followed by rising share price.  As the dividend payout goes,… Read more

Throughout the weekend, I got flooded with emails from Income & Prosperity readers regarding their dividend stocks. It was great to hear from so many readers, and today I’ll… Read more

When the opportunity arose to add Icahn Enterprises LP (NYSE: IEP) to the High Yield Wealth portfolio in July, I pounced like Michael Moore on an unattended Burger King… Read more