Wal-Mart: Dividends Are More Important Than Short-Term Bad News [View article]
It's quite possible. We own a little bit of WMT stock but not enough to get hurt. I'll be watching. If it hits a 3% yield ($53) I'm going to be tempted to hit the buy button again.
Why I Write About High Yield... But Am Not A Demagogue About It [View article]
Five Plus:
Great article. As is true with several of the regular contributors, I very much enjoy your "different point of view". Your articles have provided me with a great many things to think about it and learn from. I'm glad to see you back in the world of SA.
My wife recently retired and I'll retire in a couple years. We will not be desperate retirees (I hope), but I do recognize the need for any ever improving income stream.
"At the same time, many of you enjoy hearing a different point of view."
Why I Write About High Yield... But Am Not A Demagogue About It [View article]
She never said that the left doesn't demagogue. She just said that she is conservative, but even so she doesn't listen to Limbaugh or Beck. I lean a bit toward the conservative side myself, and I agree with every word she said. But FWIW, I agree that both sides demagogue and I ignore them all.
FivePlus draws a nice comparison to writing styles and investing styles. I don't believe this article is intended to be political. This is a truly outstanding article IMO. It offers a lot to think about when it comes to investing. Here's hoping it doesn't turn into a political bicker-fest.
3 Tips To Improving Your Dividend Growth Returns [View article]
Here's 2 more cents (we're up to four cents now), from yet another Michigander.....
I agree RichJoy. I bought into GE at $15. Not any huge quantities, but enough to add another small layer of div income. I'm also up about 25% on the purchase, which is gravy. I'm not sure that I want to buy any more right now though. I think it would be quite easy for the stock to dive again.
3 Trust Preferred Stocks To Consider Now [View article]
Per a WSJ article I read:
"Trust preferreds pay quarterly distributions that are treated as ordinary income for tax purposes, notes Mr. Schlesinger, so holding them in a tax-advantaged account like an IRA makes sense for most."
AT&T: Invest In It Only For The Dividends [View article]
Yup, I tend to agree. We currently own T at about a 6.2% YOC, and that's the only reason we own it. It accounts for a decent chunk of our portfolio so there will be no additional purchases in the foreseeable future. I'm content with the yield and will just sit and collect the dividends.
A Dozen Of The Best High Yielding Stocks For Retirement Investing [View article]
These are some good companies, no doubt. I lost my nerve on RPM though. I bought it years ago and have a decent annual return, but sold it a couple days ago. The div growth rate is quite low as of late and I don't feel confident that the stock can go a lot higher from here. Their potential asbestos liabilities still nag at me as well.
How To Profit From Coal Using Alliance Resource [View article]
Balance: I'm not in any danger of exceeding $1K per account. I bought smallish amounts and put a little in each of our Roth accounts. Neither account will reach that level of MLP income.
With regard to options, I'm going to hold off on that idea. I'm not comfortable at all with that concept. I'm trying to get a solid grip on some other investing ideas at the moment. Maybe when I get things rolling exactly the way I want them, I'll check further into options with a tiny portion of my portfolio.
Why 3M Is One Of The Bluest Of The Blue Chips [View article]
Birder: Everything you said may be absolutely correct. However, I'm just a couple years from retirement and am moving into my "cautious" years. If I view a stock as a good deal (like MMM below $78) I'll buy it. If it's just "reasonable", I'm in no rush to jump on board. I need at least a 3% yield from companies like MMM.
Why 3M Is One Of The Bluest Of The Blue Chips [View article]
Pietrusikm: First, I don't know if I'm qualified to respond in that I'm not sure I'm a smart guy (remains to be seen). That said, I don't use options. I just buy stocks and collect the dividends. My feeling is that this helps keep me out of trouble.
Why 3M Is One Of The Bluest Of The Blue Chips [View article]
MMM is a good company alright, but like most of the stocks on your list, I can't bring myself to buy them. They are just too expensive for my taste. I won't look at MMM above $78. I am hesitant to say that because it may be a long time before it drops to that level, but it is what it is. It seems that solid dividend payers in general are overbought right now. If interest rates start to go up I suspect we will see some better prices.
How To Profit From Coal Using Alliance Resource [View article]
I'm thinking ARLP is in buy territory. I bought a little for both my Roth and my wife's Roth. I know I'm not supposed to hold this type of stock in an IRA, but I can't resist the dividend. Bought it a few days back just under $56 with just over a 7% yield. Hoping for a little extra dividend income and no tax hassles.
Wal-Mart: Dividends Are More Important Than Short-Term Bad News [View article]
Why I Write About High Yield... But Am Not A Demagogue About It [View article]
Great article. As is true with several of the regular contributors, I very much enjoy your "different point of view". Your articles have provided me with a great many things to think about it and learn from. I'm glad to see you back in the world of SA.
My wife recently retired and I'll retire in a couple years. We will not be desperate retirees (I hope), but I do recognize the need for any ever improving income stream.
"At the same time, many of you enjoy hearing a different point of view."
Why I Write About High Yield... But Am Not A Demagogue About It [View article]
FivePlus draws a nice comparison to writing styles and investing styles. I don't believe this article is intended to be political. This is a truly outstanding article IMO. It offers a lot to think about when it comes to investing. Here's hoping it doesn't turn into a political bicker-fest.
Why The Sell-Off In Wal-Mart Is Overdone [View article]
3 Tips To Improving Your Dividend Growth Returns [View article]
I agree RichJoy. I bought into GE at $15. Not any huge quantities, but enough to add another small layer of div income. I'm also up about 25% on the purchase, which is gravy. I'm not sure that I want to buy any more right now though. I think it would be quite easy for the stock to dive again.
3 Trust Preferred Stocks To Consider Now [View article]
"Trust preferreds pay quarterly distributions that are treated as ordinary income for tax purposes, notes Mr. Schlesinger, so holding them in a tax-advantaged account like an IRA makes sense for most."
AT&T: Invest In It Only For The Dividends [View article]
A Dozen Of The Best High Yielding Stocks For Retirement Investing [View article]
Still long T, SYY, JNJ, ABT & PG.
How To Profit From Coal Using Alliance Resource [View article]
I'm not in any danger of exceeding $1K per account. I bought smallish amounts and put a little in each of our Roth accounts. Neither account will reach that level of MLP income.
With regard to options, I'm going to hold off on that idea. I'm not comfortable at all with that concept. I'm trying to get a solid grip on some other investing ideas at the moment. Maybe when I get things rolling exactly the way I want them, I'll check further into options with a tiny portion of my portfolio.
Why 3M Is One Of The Bluest Of The Blue Chips [View article]
Everything you said may be absolutely correct. However, I'm just a couple years from retirement and am moving into my "cautious" years. If I view a stock as a good deal (like MMM below $78) I'll buy it. If it's just "reasonable", I'm in no rush to jump on board. I need at least a 3% yield from companies like MMM.
Why 3M Is One Of The Bluest Of The Blue Chips [View article]
First, I don't know if I'm qualified to respond in that I'm not sure I'm a smart guy (remains to be seen). That said, I don't use options. I just buy stocks and collect the dividends. My feeling is that this helps keep me out of trouble.
Why 3M Is One Of The Bluest Of The Blue Chips [View article]
How To Profit From Coal Using Alliance Resource [View article]
Dividend Champions: 11 Increases Expected By June 30 [View article]
Love these lists. Thanks so much for all your work and the information you provide.
Retirement Withdrawal Rates: It's About More Than The Math [View article]
Agreed. That's why I said "standard roofing job". Metal roofs are significantly more expensive (though usually much longer lasting).