JET1C

5%+ Dividend Yields in the S&P 500

I'm retired on Social Security and ~50,000/yr in dividends.

All you have to do is read, read, read. Study the history and keep an eye on your stocks. Look ahead at what is going to be the issue of the future. What is it that people will need in the future? Study the history of dividend payments. Has the company been paying this great dividend for the last 10 - 20 years, or did they start in April of last year? Read, read, read.

Good Luck.

Closing Update for Thursday, Oct. 1: Dow's Big Plunge

Listen to the TechTicker piece from the guy predicting a huge bull run for the next 10 years, ending at double today's (maybe yesterday's) Dow.
Perfect timing on his part wouldn't you say.

The Perfect Storm: Even with Bailout, Economy Is Hurting

Gypsies, Tramps, Thieves and Politicians. Doctors, Lawyers and Used Car Salesmen. All no damn good.

All after the same thing, OUR POCKET BOOK.

10 Winning Stock Themes in an Obama Administration

Gypsies, Tramps, Thieves and Politicians. Doctors, Lawyers and Used Car Salesmen. All in the same bag. Not to be trusted. No Damn Good.

Regards the White House, What is the international symbol for “No Morons”?

I say we add a box to the ballot, "None of the Above". It would cost the country billions to hold another (several?) election, but what has the last eight years cost?? Trillions!!, over 4100 of our finest young men and women and lifelong suffering for 30,000 more.

Congrats "W".