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      <title>Duke Energy: Is The 4.7% Dividend Yield Enough Reward For The Risks?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Living in NC I dont see where the regulators are 'upset' about the boardroom chicanery. They had a hearing, but nothing much seemed to come of it. I am not a fan of either Johnson or Rogers, but there are some unanswered questions about that affair and I wish the regulators had dug into it a little deeper. If they had, maybe there wouldnt be so much speculation. I do not choose to invest in Duke at this time primarily bc of the troubles at its Crystal River plant in Fla which it inherited from PGN. I have heard numbers from 1-2 billion to up to 10 billion as the cost of repairs there. Also, Johnson isnt the only former PGN exec to leave, so its obvious there is some friction between the two companies that needs to be worked out. For instance, every member of the Board who worked for Duke voted to oust Johnson while every member of the board from PGN voted to keep him, so that should tell everyone something is fishy there. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:56:53 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Living in NC I dont see where the regulators are 'upset' about the boardroom chicanery. They had a hearing, but nothing much seemed to come of it. I am not a fan of either Johnson or Rogers, but there are some unanswered questions about that affair and I wish the regulators had dug into it a little deeper. If they had, maybe there wouldnt be so much speculation. I do not choose to invest in Duke at this time primarily bc of the troubles at its Crystal River plant in Fla which it inherited from PGN. I have heard numbers from 1-2 billion to up to 10 billion as the cost of repairs there. Also, Johnson isnt the only former PGN exec to leave, so its obvious there is some friction between the two companies that needs to be worked out. For instance, every member of the Board who worked for Duke voted to oust Johnson while every member of the board from PGN voted to keep him, so that should tell everyone something is fishy there. ]]>
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      <title>Last Day Of The Year: Examining Dividends</title>
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        <![CDATA[Im glad the divvy ETFs did so poorly vs the market...maybe the talking heads will stop tooting the Dividend Stock horn so much. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:20:24 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Im glad the divvy ETFs did so poorly vs the market...maybe the talking heads will stop tooting the Dividend Stock horn so much. ]]>
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      <title>Is Intel Corporation The Ultimate Value Trap For Investors?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Intel may be a good company to invest in, but its in the wrong sector if someone is looking for reliable, long term income via dividends. Who knows what will happen in tech over the next five years? What new device will come along and turn everything on its head? Stay away divvy investors.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:07:51 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Intel may be a good company to invest in, but its in the wrong sector if someone is looking for reliable, long term income via dividends. Who knows what will happen in tech over the next five years? What new device will come along and turn everything on its head? Stay away divvy investors.]]>
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      <title>My Dividend Strategy Doesn't Bow To The Fiscal Cliff</title>
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        <![CDATA[Yes, I am aware middle class generally means an income much higher than mine...no need to remind me, lol:} But, if its possible to use a regular IRA to help get your adjusted gross taxable income under that threshold, or even close to it, then a traditional may be a better option than a Roth. Remember you only pay the higher rate on the income over and above the 30k threshold, not on the income below it, so even getting close to it would be a big help. I realize not all middle class earners can do this. I guess everyone is in a different situation.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:47:50 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Yes, I am aware middle class generally means an income much higher than mine...no need to remind me, lol:} But, if its possible to use a regular IRA to help get your adjusted gross taxable income under that threshold, or even close to it, then a traditional may be a better option than a Roth. Remember you only pay the higher rate on the income over and above the 30k threshold, not on the income below it, so even getting close to it would be a big help. I realize not all middle class earners can do this. I guess everyone is in a different situation.]]>
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      <title>Dave Van Knapp Positions For 2013: Tuning Out Market 'Noise' With Dividend Growth Investing</title>
      <link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/1083851/comments?source=feed#comment-13023471</link>
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        <![CDATA[Good article, DVKs suggestions at the end are what I try to follow in my own investing. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:45:17 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Good article, DVKs suggestions at the end are what I try to follow in my own investing. ]]>
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      <title>My Dividend Strategy Doesn't Bow To The Fiscal Cliff</title>
      <link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/1081872/comments?source=feed#comment-13011311</link>
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        <![CDATA[If you have taxable income over 30k, anything over 30k as it stands now gets taxed at 25%, so if dividends get taxed at normal income rates, even assuming the rates stay the same, that means for every 1k dollars in dividends you receive, you owe Uncle Sam 250 bucks. If what I just wrote is all true, and I think it is, then the goal of savvy middle class investors, is to make damn certain when all their deductions and itemizations are complete, their taxable income comes in under that 30k mark. Then, you're back to paying at the 15% rate, which is much more tolerable. For example, if you gross 50k a year, which is roughly what I make, contribute 15% to your 401k, another 5k to a regular IRA, and along with interest payments on a mortgage, and standard deduction, you are very close to that 30k mark and back at the 15% rate. Taking taxes into account as you invest and plan is going to be even more important than normal. Also, the net result for many people is going to be a greater desire to shield more of their hardearned money into 401ks and IRAs. Its what I plan to do. In reality, my tax bill will probably be less by the time all is said and done.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:55:53 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[If you have taxable income over 30k, anything over 30k as it stands now gets taxed at 25%, so if dividends get taxed at normal income rates, even assuming the rates stay the same, that means for every 1k dollars in dividends you receive, you owe Uncle Sam 250 bucks. If what I just wrote is all true, and I think it is, then the goal of savvy middle class investors, is to make damn certain when all their deductions and itemizations are complete, their taxable income comes in under that 30k mark. Then, you're back to paying at the 15% rate, which is much more tolerable. For example, if you gross 50k a year, which is roughly what I make, contribute 15% to your 401k, another 5k to a regular IRA, and along with interest payments on a mortgage, and standard deduction, you are very close to that 30k mark and back at the 15% rate. Taking taxes into account as you invest and plan is going to be even more important than normal. Also, the net result for many people is going to be a greater desire to shield more of their hardearned money into 401ks and IRAs. Its what I plan to do. In reality, my tax bill will probably be less by the time all is said and done.]]>
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      <title>Failure Of Leadership</title>
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        <![CDATA[This isnt going well no matter which party you support...I for one would rather see the Rs give the President and the Dems whatever they want, and let them get the credit if it goes well and the blame if it goes bad, I am sick to death of both parties trying to blame the other...the reason the President wont propose spending cuts is he wants the Rs to propose them, so they can take the blame later...and the Rs dont want to raise taxes because it will hurt them back home...I like Rand Pauls idea, just vote present and let the Dems run the show, they did win the elections after all. Like others on here, I have a feeling any 'deal' reached will be worse than going over the cliff.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:20:12 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[This isnt going well no matter which party you support...I for one would rather see the Rs give the President and the Dems whatever they want, and let them get the credit if it goes well and the blame if it goes bad, I am sick to death of both parties trying to blame the other...the reason the President wont propose spending cuts is he wants the Rs to propose them, so they can take the blame later...and the Rs dont want to raise taxes because it will hurt them back home...I like Rand Pauls idea, just vote present and let the Dems run the show, they did win the elections after all. Like others on here, I have a feeling any 'deal' reached will be worse than going over the cliff.]]>
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      <title>Should I Convert My Dividend Growth IRA To A Roth IRA?</title>
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        <![CDATA[I am a fan of the IRA currently, because it lowers my tax bill today, not at some future, non specified point. My views may change, of course, but for now, I like the IRA. I plan on opening a Roth at some point in the future. The benefits of a Roth are hard to beat, but with the Roth you also have to have faith in our government that they will keep their end of the bargain. At least with the 401k and regular IRA you get a tangible benefit right then.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:15:04 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I am a fan of the IRA currently, because it lowers my tax bill today, not at some future, non specified point. My views may change, of course, but for now, I like the IRA. I plan on opening a Roth at some point in the future. The benefits of a Roth are hard to beat, but with the Roth you also have to have faith in our government that they will keep their end of the bargain. At least with the 401k and regular IRA you get a tangible benefit right then.]]>
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      <title>Dividend Investing Helps Prevent Common Investing Mistakes</title>
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        <![CDATA[     I think the mere act of deciding to invest solely in dividend payers eliminates a host of investing mistakes for the average person. You are less likely to invest in companies that are losing money. You are more likely to invest in companies that are sound, disciplined and profitable. You dont chase 'growth' oppurtunites, and you have a longer investment window. You also have downside risk protection. Good article, lots of good points. As far as too much information, you just have to learn to parse out the fluff.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:04:32 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[     I think the mere act of deciding to invest solely in dividend payers eliminates a host of investing mistakes for the average person. You are less likely to invest in companies that are losing money. You are more likely to invest in companies that are sound, disciplined and profitable. You dont chase 'growth' oppurtunites, and you have a longer investment window. You also have downside risk protection. Good article, lots of good points. As far as too much information, you just have to learn to parse out the fluff.]]>
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      <title>Death Of The Dividend Coming December 31?</title>
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        <![CDATA[The question is where do investors and savers go if they leave divvy stocks? Not to CDs and savings accounts thats for sure.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:54:39 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[The question is where do investors and savers go if they leave divvy stocks? Not to CDs and savings accounts thats for sure.]]>
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      <title>Retirement Strategy: You Want The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth!</title>
      <link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/1034101/comments?source=feed#comment-12083661</link>
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        <![CDATA[Wall Street will not be able to profit off Main Streets misery forever...I invest in W street and live on M street, like most people that read this site...there is a disconnect in this country that wont last forever. My young friends are getting out of school and making the same hourly wage I was when I was 21 and a high school dropout...tell me how thats good for the country? Or good for Wall street? ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:44:48 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Wall Street will not be able to profit off Main Streets misery forever...I invest in W street and live on M street, like most people that read this site...there is a disconnect in this country that wont last forever. My young friends are getting out of school and making the same hourly wage I was when I was 21 and a high school dropout...tell me how thats good for the country? Or good for Wall street? ]]>
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      <title>Retirement Strategy: You Want The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth!</title>
      <link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/1034101/comments?source=feed#comment-12057481</link>
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        <![CDATA[Also, Im all for the less wars idea...or if we have wars lets have them closer to home, in nicer climates, like say, Venezuela, where the women are much more accomodating and pleasing to the eye:} jk]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:21:59 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Also, Im all for the less wars idea...or if we have wars lets have them closer to home, in nicer climates, like say, Venezuela, where the women are much more accomodating and pleasing to the eye:} jk]]>
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      <title>Retirement Strategy: You Want The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth!</title>
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        <![CDATA[Ok, if you waved a magic wand and the military disappeared, how much would that save? Would it balance the budget? I sincerely doubt it. And where would all the people who work in that industry go to work? Im in the military and totally agree there is fat to cut, btw, but that goes for every department, I would think, right? ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Ok, if you waved a magic wand and the military disappeared, how much would that save? Would it balance the budget? I sincerely doubt it. And where would all the people who work in that industry go to work? Im in the military and totally agree there is fat to cut, btw, but that goes for every department, I would think, right? ]]>
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      <title>Retirement Strategy: You Want The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth!</title>
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        <![CDATA[When Main Street gets burned, Wall Street does well. For instance, everytime the UE rate goes up, the stock market goes up, ever notice that? Whats coming isnt bad for Wall Street, its bad for Main Street, imo. I think what people fail to see here isnt the tax issues, but the spending issues, particularly entitlements. They can raise taxes, cut the military to the bone, and still not address the core issues that are bankrupting our country. The American people are not ready to address Medicare, SS and other benefits, and until they are, everything else is just so much fluff. The real problem for us, all of us, is when the country truly goes bankrupt, if that ever happens, it wont matter where you have your money invested. I am hopeful these problems get addressed, but unless I hear some entitlement reform mentioned in all these press reports, I will know everything they are saying is just so much hogwash. Otoh, I could be totally wrong, and the powers that be are able to work some magic. I would be happy to be wrong, I can promise you that.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:13:38 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[When Main Street gets burned, Wall Street does well. For instance, everytime the UE rate goes up, the stock market goes up, ever notice that? Whats coming isnt bad for Wall Street, its bad for Main Street, imo. I think what people fail to see here isnt the tax issues, but the spending issues, particularly entitlements. They can raise taxes, cut the military to the bone, and still not address the core issues that are bankrupting our country. The American people are not ready to address Medicare, SS and other benefits, and until they are, everything else is just so much fluff. The real problem for us, all of us, is when the country truly goes bankrupt, if that ever happens, it wont matter where you have your money invested. I am hopeful these problems get addressed, but unless I hear some entitlement reform mentioned in all these press reports, I will know everything they are saying is just so much hogwash. Otoh, I could be totally wrong, and the powers that be are able to work some magic. I would be happy to be wrong, I can promise you that.]]>
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      <title>Waiting For Fiscal Cliff Fallout Isn't 'Market Timing'</title>
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        <![CDATA[Waiting until after the election to invest is something I wish I did. That isnt market timing, its just good judgement. I believe our wonderful politicians will avoid the cliff, but only with a deal that doesnt really address the true problems. It will look good to the public and maybe the market, but thats it. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:09:04 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Waiting until after the election to invest is something I wish I did. That isnt market timing, its just good judgement. I believe our wonderful politicians will avoid the cliff, but only with a deal that doesnt really address the true problems. It will look good to the public and maybe the market, but thats it. ]]>
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      <title>Norfolk Southern: Not A Buying Opportunity</title>
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        <![CDATA[Good article. Very reasoned, even handed approach. I know nothing about RR stocks I must admit, except they seem reliant on coal shipments. But if coal is being replaced over time by natural gas, how does that gas get to market? Wont some of the RRs coal loss be made up for by more natural gas traffic?]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:15:13 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Good article. Very reasoned, even handed approach. I know nothing about RR stocks I must admit, except they seem reliant on coal shipments. But if coal is being replaced over time by natural gas, how does that gas get to market? Wont some of the RRs coal loss be made up for by more natural gas traffic?]]>
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      <title>Retirement Strategy: Dividend Investing After Saving Is The Magic Formula</title>
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        <![CDATA[     Basically, we all need to learn to spend less than we make each week, and save/invest the rest. If it becomes a lifelong habit, it should carry over into retirement, making it much more likely we wont outlive our funds. As for the government, I agree it creates nothing, but it has grown so large now, it has an outsized effect on the conditions of our economy now. I give all young people the same advice:<br/>    Get a government job!! ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:12:11 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[     Basically, we all need to learn to spend less than we make each week, and save/invest the rest. If it becomes a lifelong habit, it should carry over into retirement, making it much more likely we wont outlive our funds. As for the government, I agree it creates nothing, but it has grown so large now, it has an outsized effect on the conditions of our economy now. I give all young people the same advice:<br/>    Get a government job!! ]]>
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      <title>President Obama's proposal to extend the middle-class tax cuts before reforming the tax code and entitlements is a &quot;sucker's game,&quot; declares Wilbur Ross. There's no trade-off there, it's just the president saying give me what I want, and I'll agree to talk about the rest later. What's being obscured by Washington is that the fiscal cliff issue isn't about taxes and revenue, but that our country is spending way too much. &amp;ldquo;You can't solve the bulk of the problem with revenues,&quot; Ross says. &quot;It&amp;rsquo;s not going to happen.&amp;rdquo;</title>
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        <![CDATA[     Everyone will take a hit. Not just Rs. I say let it happen. I think it would be smarter politically to just let the President get what he wants, whatever that is. He won, so to the victor go the spoils, as they say. Allow him to own this economy, at last, and give him no easy scapegoats to blame again. If it tanks, he gets the blame. If it soars, more power to him. Life will go on in 2016.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:12:35 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[     Everyone will take a hit. Not just Rs. I say let it happen. I think it would be smarter politically to just let the President get what he wants, whatever that is. He won, so to the victor go the spoils, as they say. Allow him to own this economy, at last, and give him no easy scapegoats to blame again. If it tanks, he gets the blame. If it soars, more power to him. Life will go on in 2016.]]>
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      <title>Altria Will Slash Its 6% Dividend And Here's The Reason Why</title>
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        <![CDATA[What happens after 10 years and the obligation to the Government is over? They will come back looking for more money, you can bank on that!! But I am still in favor of holding or even buying MO. I like the stock. I just am not sure the Goverment will live up to its side of the bargain here when the 10 years expires.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:59:34 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[What happens after 10 years and the obligation to the Government is over? They will come back looking for more money, you can bank on that!! But I am still in favor of holding or even buying MO. I like the stock. I just am not sure the Goverment will live up to its side of the bargain here when the 10 years expires.]]>
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      <title>Altria Will Slash Its 6% Dividend And Here's The Reason Why</title>
      <link>http://seekingalpha.com/article/1012381/comments?source=feed#comment-11665441</link>
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        <![CDATA[MO's historical yearly performance versus the S&amp;P 500 shows just how much of a powerhouse the stock is. Since 1981, MO has averaged a yearly gain (not including dividends) of 18.54%, while the S&amp;P 500 has averaged a gain of 8.77%. In the 23 years that the S&amp;P 500 has been up for the year, MO has outperformed the index 20 times. In the 9 years that the S&amp;P 500 has been down, MO has outperformed the index all 9 times.<br/><br/>This is from a 2010 report, so its a little outdated. Here is Altria's homepage for anyone interested in reading them. <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://bit.ly/I2Visv'>http://bit.ly/I2Visv</a><br/><br/>Altria is closing in on its 52 week lo. I will probably be forced to buy more if it does get there. The report I cited above calls it a powerhouse for a very good reason I think in view of its past history. But we all know there are no guarantees. However, this is a company that has returned ALOT of value to its shareholders, so I will wait and see how things play out.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:37:34 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[MO's historical yearly performance versus the S&amp;P 500 shows just how much of a powerhouse the stock is. Since 1981, MO has averaged a yearly gain (not including dividends) of 18.54%, while the S&amp;P 500 has averaged a gain of 8.77%. In the 23 years that the S&amp;P 500 has been up for the year, MO has outperformed the index 20 times. In the 9 years that the S&amp;P 500 has been down, MO has outperformed the index all 9 times.<br/><br/>This is from a 2010 report, so its a little outdated. Here is Altria's homepage for anyone interested in reading them. <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://bit.ly/I2Visv'>http://bit.ly/I2Visv</a><br/><br/>Altria is closing in on its 52 week lo. I will probably be forced to buy more if it does get there. The report I cited above calls it a powerhouse for a very good reason I think in view of its past history. But we all know there are no guarantees. However, this is a company that has returned ALOT of value to its shareholders, so I will wait and see how things play out.]]>
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      <title>Fiscal Cliff: The Can-Kick Scenario</title>
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        <![CDATA[. No recessions for thirteen years. The CBO is essentially projecting thirteen consecutive years of economic growth between 2009 and 2022.<br/><br/><a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://cbsn.ws/T5faSg'>http://cbsn.ws/T5faSg</a><br/><br/>As the EU is already in a recession, does that impact the CBO's rosy forecast any? ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:12:09 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[. No recessions for thirteen years. The CBO is essentially projecting thirteen consecutive years of economic growth between 2009 and 2022.<br/><br/><a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://cbsn.ws/T5faSg'>http://cbsn.ws/T5faSg</a><br/><br/>As the EU is already in a recession, does that impact the CBO's rosy forecast any? ]]>
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      <title>Fiscal Cliff: The Can-Kick Scenario</title>
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        <![CDATA[I agree with Guardian there is a psychological effect economists may not be taking into account. People are more conscious of being careful of their gas expenses. I try to do all my errands on one trip. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:07:39 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I agree with Guardian there is a psychological effect economists may not be taking into account. People are more conscious of being careful of their gas expenses. I try to do all my errands on one trip. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Might I suggest moving closer to work? Spend less money=more in your own pocket. Less taxes paid to our greedy governments. Plus its just good for the environment. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Might I suggest moving closer to work? Spend less money=more in your own pocket. Less taxes paid to our greedy governments. Plus its just good for the environment. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Historically, the party out of power picks up seats in off year elections. If the President couldnt help the Dems pick up enough seats to win the House I doubt they would pick it up in an off year election.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Historically, the party out of power picks up seats in off year elections. If the President couldnt help the Dems pick up enough seats to win the House I doubt they would pick it up in an off year election.]]>
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        <![CDATA[I beg to differ on the defense cuts, as a member of the Guard, I already see our units and leadership preparing for these cuts. <br/><a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://yhoo.it/Wa88t2'>http://yhoo.it/Wa88t2</a> <br/>Here is a GOP Senator already proposing cuts. I must add, there is room to make cuts to the Defense spending, I am not saying there should be no cuts. I suspect there will be a bogus fiscal cliff deal that wont really address the nations problems, but that bogus deal will still sting the military.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:55:18 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I beg to differ on the defense cuts, as a member of the Guard, I already see our units and leadership preparing for these cuts. <br/><a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://yhoo.it/Wa88t2'>http://yhoo.it/Wa88t2</a> <br/>Here is a GOP Senator already proposing cuts. I must add, there is room to make cuts to the Defense spending, I am not saying there should be no cuts. I suspect there will be a bogus fiscal cliff deal that wont really address the nations problems, but that bogus deal will still sting the military.]]>
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      <title>3 Reasons Not To Flee Dividend Stocks</title>
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        <![CDATA[Utilites have had nice runups, so for that reason alone they are vulnerable to price declines, but with the dividend tax increase, and possible rising interest rates in the future, thats two more reasons they might fall a bit...however, if you buy dividends for the income, they are still good buys, IMO, especially because no matter how hard the economy falls, people and businesses will still need electricity. I will happily keep buying as they come down. However, if you have a short term view, then stay away for now.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:28:51 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Utilites have had nice runups, so for that reason alone they are vulnerable to price declines, but with the dividend tax increase, and possible rising interest rates in the future, thats two more reasons they might fall a bit...however, if you buy dividends for the income, they are still good buys, IMO, especially because no matter how hard the economy falls, people and businesses will still need electricity. I will happily keep buying as they come down. However, if you have a short term view, then stay away for now.]]>
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      <title>Has Paul Krugman Gone Too Far This Time?</title>
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        <![CDATA[I agree, both on a personal level and national level, we are a nation of consumers, not producers. That will end eventually, regardless of who is in charge. Our standard of living has been declining for sometime, at least judging by the falling incomes of most Americans. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:29:25 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I agree, both on a personal level and national level, we are a nation of consumers, not producers. That will end eventually, regardless of who is in charge. Our standard of living has been declining for sometime, at least judging by the falling incomes of most Americans. ]]>
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      <title>Has Paul Krugman Gone Too Far This Time?</title>
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        <![CDATA[Ask Boehner, I have no idea. But that plan you speak of has been on the table for awhile...personally, if I were Boehner, I would get my rubber stamp out and accept whatever they want. At some point we have to find out if what the President and the Dems are offering really is the answer to all our problems they seem to think it is. If it is, great. They get the credit. I didnt vote for the Presidents reelection, but the silver lining here is the blame game is coming to an end. He, and his policies will have to sink or swim on their own merits, without a handy bogeyman--Bush--to blame anymore. It should be interesting.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:09:29 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Ask Boehner, I have no idea. But that plan you speak of has been on the table for awhile...personally, if I were Boehner, I would get my rubber stamp out and accept whatever they want. At some point we have to find out if what the President and the Dems are offering really is the answer to all our problems they seem to think it is. If it is, great. They get the credit. I didnt vote for the Presidents reelection, but the silver lining here is the blame game is coming to an end. He, and his policies will have to sink or swim on their own merits, without a handy bogeyman--Bush--to blame anymore. It should be interesting.]]>
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      <title>Has Paul Krugman Gone Too Far This Time?</title>
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        <![CDATA[     I think the ball is in the Presidents court on this issue. He has to lead, finally. I think Boehner is at least right in expecting the President to put forward a proposal, any proposal Even if its the Krugman loony plan, at least it will be a starting point. As a R, I think the House should give the President and the Dems everything they want. Let the American people have what they voted for. And see where it leads four years from now. Good or bad, there will be no denying who gets the credit or the blame. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[     I think the ball is in the Presidents court on this issue. He has to lead, finally. I think Boehner is at least right in expecting the President to put forward a proposal, any proposal Even if its the Krugman loony plan, at least it will be a starting point. As a R, I think the House should give the President and the Dems everything they want. Let the American people have what they voted for. And see where it leads four years from now. Good or bad, there will be no denying who gets the credit or the blame. ]]>
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      <title>Retirees: It's Time To Learn More About Dividend Growth Investing</title>
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        <![CDATA[     Google bank failures US and it should bring you to this page: <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://bit.ly/SQPW6R'>http://bit.ly/SQPW6R</a>)  Thats enough for me to know something systemic is off kilter. Its why I stay away. And average people hate banks, so whenever the poltiicians want to have a bogeyman to explain the bad economy, guess who they will point the fingers at?]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:27:53 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[     Google bank failures US and it should bring you to this page: <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='http://bit.ly/SQPW6R'>http://bit.ly/SQPW6R</a>)  Thats enough for me to know something systemic is off kilter. Its why I stay away. And average people hate banks, so whenever the poltiicians want to have a bogeyman to explain the bad economy, guess who they will point the fingers at?]]>
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