TJ Schoenlein

Trying to Understand Airline Executive Compensation

The American airline system is a global embarrassment. I'm not surprise at the pay scale of the boys at the top. I have a very simple solution, outsource the senior management positions to the Asians. If anyone reading this has ever flown Singapore, Thai airlines they know what I'm talking about.. service and more service with a smile.
Ok, I know I'm being silly, but if these guys can do it and make money why can't the Americans?

Shipping: Three High Risk, High Reward Options

It's called "CYA"..


On Nov 18 01:54 PM Mobywhite wrote:

> I'm confused. You say "Again, let me emphasize these options plays
> are extremely risky, I do not recommend them for anyone,..." <br/>
>
> If you do not recommend them for anyone why write this article?

On EPS and MLPs

Now this is the type of informative posting I really enjoy seeing here. It's clear, understandable and simply put.
Yes, I'm a big fan of MLP's, They have been my bread & butter during the financial abyss.

Altria: Tobacco Stock at a Discount

The way I see it.. tobacco is nasty.. spiting, chewing, inhaling, all the same to me.. but.. many people like, love, need it so it makes us money. Mo & RAI make money and they consistently pay dividends every three months to me. That's what it all about here.

Emerging Markets ETFs Still Have Room to Grow

My compliments to Mad Hedge.. I couldn't have said it better. Listening to the experts can be extremely dangerous to your financial health.

How the Tax Efficiencies of Vanguard ETFs Differ from Others

The closer one looks at the Vanguard ETFs the better they look.
No surprise here.. good information for those who are looking for low cost top notch ETFs.

The Nine Best Natural Gas, Oil Pipelines for Income and Capital Gains

Excellent overview without the "long story."
Having seen my banks, shipping dividends slip into the abyss.. the MLP's payouts have been my bread & butter during this recession. Being retired, the money is there on a quarterly basis.

Eastern Winds Favor Diana Shipping

Very good article, clear, logical, makes sense.
I think it's time to add a couple of shippers to the portfolio.

MLPs Soar to New Highs in 2009

I'm a big fan of many MLP's. I've been sliced & diced by the banks, insurance companies and just about all other dividend paying companies this time around.
The only area that has kept my passive income whole had been the pipelines. (Nat/Oil)
Cash cow for a retired guy.. thank you MLP's.
Check out what I own and see for yourself .. if you are looking for passive income you need to have some money with these folks.
Long: NS, MGG, WPZ, ETP, ETE & MWE

Why This Is No Time for Buy and Hold

Sorry Herr Fritz, 'if it looks like a duck... you sound like a kissing cousin of Dr. Doom... aka "chicken little".

Is BB&T Worth the Price?

I agree with Ockham this time around. I own about six banks and have paid the price for this ownership. BBT is the one bank to own going forward at this time. They cut the dividend this year which cause many folks to sell. This bank is well position to take market share from others in the market and I believe will come out of this much stronger then what many folks believe. Check it out.

The Baltic Preview

This is the type of article I like to read, clear, logical, to the point.
Thanks for the additional information on where to locate BDI charts/information.

5 Companies Raising Dividends in This Recession

I'm a dividend investor and I do my homework..but, 1-3% yields don't cut it with me. Inflation is higher then what the yield is. I know you can move the numbers around and project this and that. Most of your hopes of making some real money rest with the stock price going up.
There are many better choices out that offer 7-10 yield with significant capital growth. That's where I want to be.

Beware 'Dividend Aristocrats' that Actually Offer Low Yields, No Real Income

I'm primary interested in stocks with a strong income stream (8-10%), enough growth to increase the dividend above the on going inflation rate. Stocks that pay 2-5% are not on my radar screen no matter if they are Aristocrats or whatever, etc. Why buy a low % dividend, losing money to inflation and waiting, just hoping the stock price will go up? I want to get paid now.. then I'll wait and hope.
I'm doing that now, collecting from the likes of etp, tpp.

Philip Morris International Is a Strong Buy

The issue isn't whether smoking is bad for you..it is.
It's all about is this a stock to own and make some money? Hey we are capitalists - making money is what we do. Hold the editorials and give some reasons to buy the stock.