The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats is the most prestigious list of dividend stocks. The Dividend Aristocrats index is designed to measure the performance of S&P 500 constituents that have followed a policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for at least 25 consecutive years. This index is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index series.
Wed. Dec. 16, 2009
classics, commentary
The 2010 Dividend Aristocrats *
Wed. Jun. 24, 2009
classics, commentary
3 Simple Steps For A Successful Retirement *
Have you ever read something then paused and said well that’s stating the obvious? Then upon further reflection realize what is obvious to you may not be obvious to others. This happened to me recently as I was scanning some retirement headlines.
Wed. May. 13, 2009
commentary
No Such Thing As Free (TARP) Money *
Several banks have learned the hard way that when you get the U.S. government’s money, even in the form of a loan, as a bonus you get the government’s “help” running your business. Needless to say, this is not very appealing to most businesses. Looking at the country’s deficit, the government doesn’t specialize in running anything in the black. So what’s a company to do when they realize they’re in a bad relationship?
Wed. Jan. 21, 2009
commentary
TARP Investment ROI Significantly Down *
When the government wants to spend pork, but not call it pork they rebrand it as an “investment” in our future. Such is the case with the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). So, as taxpayers and “investors” how have we fared with our “investment” and how does TARP fit into our dividend portfolios?
Fri. Dec. 19, 2008
commentary
Big Names, Big Dividend Increases *
Compound interest is what occurs when interest previously earned is added to the principle and is considered when calculating future interest – i.e. earning interest on interest. So, what’s more powerful than compound interest? Compound dividends! Compound dividends are like compound interest on steroids – you are not only earning on reinvested dividends, but the dividend rate is increasing.
Tue. Dec. 9, 2008
tools
Dividend Investing vs. S&P Index Fund *
Part of my kids’ college fund is invested in Vanguard’s S&P 500 Index Fund (VFINX). When I opened the October statement, I was mildly surprised to see the net asset value had fell below the September 1997 level when the account was first opened. Over the year I have become somewhat disenchanted with mutual funds, ETFs and CEFs due to their recent poor performance relative to my dividend investments.
Sun. Oct. 12, 2008
commentary
How To Be a Better Investor During These Difficult Times *
A recent article on The Motley Fool pointed out that now is the time that Baron Rothschild was referring to when he said, “Buy when blood is in the streets.” It listed the following 5 ways to help you be a better investor during these difficult times:
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Tue. Sep. 16, 2008
commentary
7 Stocks Priced For Buying *
When investors purchase their initial position in a stock, it is usually after their most rigorous research. Once a stock is in their portfolio, some investors relax on the research for subsequent purchases. Each and every time you purchase a stock, you should run it through the same process as if you were buying it for the first time.
Thu. Aug. 28, 2008
commentary
Are You Creating Your Greatest Missed Opportunity? *
Each month the Wealth, Money & Life Network chooses a topic for that month’s theme. Since our members are a diverse group, the selected topic is usually broad, allowing each of us an opportunity to address it from our perspective. This month, Missed Opportunities was selected as our topic.
13 Stocks Using Real Cash To Pay Higher Dividends *
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