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Will You Look Back on Today as Your Greatest Missed Opportunity?

Excellent article. I've been investing for over 35 years and have always stressed dividends as a requirement in my decisions. To prove the point, I currently hold 20,000 shares of MO, 20,000 shares of PM and 10,000 shares of KFT, which as of today's dividend increase pays me $80,000 a year. My point is that my cost basis for ALL is $35,000.00! I also am a long time holder of JNJ, PG, XOM and many other Blue Chip, dividend paying stocks.

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

How come foreigners can keep assets here and not be taxed on interest, capital gains, estates etc., but American's who do the same overseas are criminals? I guess we are against illegal immigration unless they are rich!

U.S. Bank Dividend Yields Revisited

I've owned 6,000 shares of BAC for many years. By buying Countrywide, Ken Lewis has risked the credibility of what , in my opinion was the best bank. If he is able to make this buy a success and not cut the dividend, I will apologize, but if the dividend is cut, that s.o.b. should get thrown out on his ass, without a parachute!