Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
GE is an extreme example. Their unique tax situation was largely due to the huge loses associated with GE Capital. We were talking about individual tax rates on dividends though. I don't think I'm entitled to anything. I just want a tax code that is productive for all Americans and a President that is capable of leading the US through these difficult times.
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
It is clear that you have bought into the Obama mantra that the rich and corporations are evil. The truth is that almost all small businesses and many large businesses pay the full 35%. Perhaps you also don't know that dividend income has already been taxed prior to being taxed again on the individual. Take a look at the Forbes article: 3 Reasons To Fear Obama's Dividend Tax Increase. Can you tell me who will benefit from this class warfare?
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
"According to that before 2003 nobody paid out dividends because it would bankrupt all of western civilization. Then we entered the golden age of dividends."
It is amazing to me that you could draw that conclusion from the article in the WSJ. Obama is a serious threat to all responsible citizens.
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
The tax rate on dividends will increase for everyone when the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 or "Bush Tax Cuts" expire at the end of the year.
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Per the WSJ: "Obama is proposing to raise the dividend tax rate to the higher personal income tax rate of 39.6% that will kick in next year. Add in the planned phase-out of deductions and exemptions, and the rate hits 41%. Then add the 3.8% investment tax surcharge in ObamaCare, and the new dividend tax rate in 2013 would be 44.8%—nearly three times today's 15% rate.
Keep in mind that dividends are paid to shareholders only after the corporation pays taxes on its profits. So assuming a maximum 35% corporate tax rate and a 44.8% dividend tax, the total tax on corporate earnings passed through as dividends would be 64.1%."
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
We will all need to rethink our dividend growth investment strategy if Obama is reelected. As many of you probably know by now, his proposed 2013 budget is an assault on all people who count on dividend income as it raises the top tax rate from 15% to 44.8% on dividends. This will dramatically change the value of stocks paying a dividend and will certainly curtail dividend increases.
Dividend Stocks Underperforming The Market: Part I [View article]
The author’s premise is ridiculous. Most DGIs realize that the VIG has underperformed the SPY slightly YTD and know this is no reason to sell dividend growth stocks.
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble: Will These U.S. Multinationals Become Dividend Challenged? [View article]
The author’s statement that multinationals choose not to repatriate overseas earnings limits their ability to increase dividends is simply wrong. The huge global corporations that he references, along with many others, are cash cows that are in an excellent position to pay and increase their dividend. Generally, the payout ratio is declining. Corporations are in business to increase shareholder value and will invest where opportunities allow for this. If the US fixes its tax code, America could become an area of significant growth again. As long as the plan is to raise taxes, increase Government spending and impose unrealistic and ever-changing regulation on business it makes investment in the US a losing business strategy.
Harris Corp And KLA-Tencor: Technology For Value, Growth And Yield [View article]
I too have been watching HRS. I have known and worked with this company for almost 40 years. Excellent management and sales team. They will announce earnings on Tuesday, Jan 31. I'm waiting to see if this provides an opportunity to buy a bit cheaper. Good long term holding regardless of the quarter though. Good luck!
McDonald's: A $100 Stock On Its Way To $200 [View article]
MCD is a core holding for sure. No one knows when it will reach $200 but you can be almost certain that it will get there and pay you an increasing dividend along the way.
The Price Of Admission For Buy-And-Hold Investing [View article]
Tim - I always enjoy your articles and wish you the best. As you correctly point out, the 50% swings in price are welcomed by dividend growth investors. The fear comes when the dividend is cut or eliminated. That is when it takes a great amount of fortitude to continue with your investing discipline.
The “get-rich-quick” approach rarely works. It is the magic of compounding over a lifetime of investing that will provide the reward. Don’t forget that it takes some sacrifice too. Many times a dinner out or the purchase of the newest gadget must be gone without so that funds are available to purchase the stock that is presenting a good opportunity. I have a lot of respect for people with that discipline. Why the present administration wants to dismiss the sacrifice and wants to portray it as just being fortunate is a shame. If it was easy, everyone would be receiving $1,000 dividend checks.
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
It is amazing to me that you could draw that conclusion from the article in the WSJ. Obama is a serious threat to all responsible citizens.
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Keep in mind that dividends are paid to shareholders only after the corporation pays taxes on its profits. So assuming a maximum 35% corporate tax rate and a 44.8% dividend tax, the total tax on corporate earnings passed through as dividends would be 64.1%."
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Some 'Tips' For Dividend Growth Investors [View article]
Confessions Of A Retired 1st Year Dividend Growth Investor [View article]
Dividend Stocks Underperforming The Market: Part I [View article]
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Procter & Gamble: Will These U.S. Multinationals Become Dividend Challenged? [View article]
Harris Corp And KLA-Tencor: Technology For Value, Growth And Yield [View article]
Harris Corp And KLA-Tencor: Technology For Value, Growth And Yield [View article]
McDonald's: A $100 Stock On Its Way To $200 [View article]
The Price Of Admission For Buy-And-Hold Investing [View article]
The Price Of Admission For Buy-And-Hold Investing [View article]
The “get-rich-quick” approach rarely works. It is the magic of compounding over a lifetime of investing that will provide the reward. Don’t forget that it takes some sacrifice too. Many times a dinner out or the purchase of the newest gadget must be gone without so that funds are available to purchase the stock that is presenting a good opportunity. I have a lot of respect for people with that discipline. Why the present administration wants to dismiss the sacrifice and wants to portray it as just being fortunate is a shame. If it was easy, everyone would be receiving $1,000 dividend checks.