RichardGC

The DVR Continues to Be a Life Changer

It was not the grammar I was objecting too. It was the confusing impression it left. Re-read the article and then tell me it didn't leave the reader wondering if the author knew what he was talking about.
And, no, its not about being perfect, I certainly have my failings. It just annoys me to have to guess what the writer was trying to say.
And, if you are not familiar with U-verse, there is one DVR but it broadcasts to any other set top box in the house.

On Aug 02 11:09 PM Egg wrote:

> RichardGC, correcting grammar? Really?
>
> If you demand others be perfect, you should be also. There's something
> called a question mark you missed:
>
> "Doesn't anyone proofread their copy anymore."
>
> That certainly sounds like a query, doesn't it? (<-- see question
> mark)
>
> Anyways...enough of you. Back to the article. DVRs! Sooooo true.
> I couldn't watch TV without my DVR. One of the greastest innovation
> in tech in recents years, if you ask me.

3 Energy MLPs for the Price of One

OneRichOne:
I don't know what MLP's you own, but everyone should be aware of something called UBTI (unrelated business taxable income) which can trigger taxes even in an IRA when it exceeds $1,000 per year. If you want to hold a MLP inside of an IRA, or even better, a Roth IRA, consider Kinder Morgan (KMR). This pays in additional units, not cash, and avoids the tax issue. Even better, you have an ongoing dividend reinvest plan working for you.

Disclosure: long KMR in my Roth

The DVR Continues to Be a Life Changer

"Still, I ask myself: Could we ever get along with the mighty DVR? The answer is simple: No way." Should be "Could we ever get along WITHOUT"?

"recording on one DVR on second DVR in the house". Should be "on second TV in the house"?

Doesn't anyone proofread their copy anymore. I expect something better from someone who gets paid to write. Not what some bloggers post, where they can not even create a complete English sentence.

MLPs: Profits in the Pipelines?

I think L S meant to say 'holding MLP's in tax-advantaged accounts' not 'investment accounts'.

Kinder Morgan: A Kinder, Gentler Investment Opportunity

To whisperonthewind:

Yes, it does act like a DRIP, which means if you are in the accumulation phase your total number of shares is increasing each year with no effort or cost on your part. If your need money, sell a few shares.
Yes, the dividend is the same. $1.05 now and the share price is less so the yield is higher and no annoying K1 to deal with. Great for a taxable acct., even better in a Roth IRA.
I don't know why the difference in price between KMP and KMR shares. Perhaps a lack of understanding by investors??

Disclosure: long KMR in my Roth

Energy Infrastructure MLPs: Among the Very Best High Dividend Stocks

Longoil

Where are you getting your dividend yield information?
Current price = $49.25 +/-
Dividend $4.20 (just increased from $4.08) = 8.5% +/-.

"KMP is very risky based on key ratios.
Dividend is low at 4%. I get 5% to 15% from my MLPs & Canroys."

3 Portfolios for a Steady Cash Flow

The author makes a compelling argument to those of us looking for a monthly income. I think, however, he overlooks one very important point when comparing a fixed-rate one-life annuity against this income generating portfolio and that is at the end of term (when you die), the annuity ends but the stock portfolio remains. In addition, the stock portfolio will offer somewhere between a little and a lot of inflation protection through dividend increases and potential capital gains.

To Darkseas - you are correct about the 15% Canadian withholding and the tax is lost if you hold the Canroys in an IRA of Roth. Holding them in a taxable account however will let you claim those taxes as a credit on your U S income tax, in effect giving you the full benefit of the 12 - 14 % yields currently being paid.

Long SJT ERF PWE O