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Wed. Dec. 2, 2009 Dividends4Life classics, commentary

9 Small/Mid-Cap Dividend Stocks Answering The Call

I have set aside 15% in my asset allocation for small and mid-cap equities. Generally, smaller cap securities are more volatile, but often offer a higher rate of return over the long-term. Most of this allocation is covered by small cap mutual funds in my 401(k).

1 Comment CINF, CLX, CRRC, CTBI, GPC, HCC, JNJ, KO, LEG, MMM, PG, RLI, TEG

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Wed. Oct. 14, 2009 Dividends4Life classics, commentary

Dividend Payout vs. Free Cash Flow Payout

I am a firm believer in keeping things simple. However, you can simplify things to the point they no longer have value. In my opinion, a lot of the commonly used financial metrics can be very misleading unless you understand what is behind them. I would put EBIT, EBITDA and Dividend Payout in this category. As an investor in dividend stocks, I see Dividend Payout used a lot, so let’s take a closer look at it.

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Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) Dividend Stock Analysis

This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net September 14, 2009.

Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:

Company Description: Leggett & Platt Inc. makes a broad line of bedding and furniture components and other home, office and commercial furnishings, as well as diversified products for non-furnishings markets.

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Fri. Aug. 7, 2009 Dividends4Life commentary

Five Stocks Raising Their Dividends

Many years ago my grandmother made the statement, “Everyone I know is either dead, or dying.” I thought it was an odd statement since everyone I knew was either getting married or having kids. Your perspective depends on who you run with. Contrary to the perception from popular media, not all companies are cutting dividends, many are still raising them, and some are starting a new dividend program.