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Fri. Jan. 21, 2011

25 Stocks Building Wealth Through Higher Dividends *

To ensure a retirement that is free from financial concerns, there are certain things that must be done today. The stock market does not travel in a straight line. There will be times it will behave irrationally. These are the times that try an investor’s patience. Those with clear goals and confidence in their chosen strategy aren’t phased by these market movements. Building a secure future by investing in quality dividend growth stocks is neither complicated nor overly burdensome.


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Wed. May. 5, 2010

20 Dividend Stocks With A 20% Yield In 20 Years *

There are income investors and Dividend Growth investors. While the distinction is rather simple, it slips past many casual observers. Income investors are investing for maximum current income, while dividend growth investors are looking to maximize income over an extended period of time — usually sacrificing current income for potential greater future earnings.


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Wed. Feb. 17, 2010

38 Dividend Securities For A Well-Rounded Asset Allocation *

I am a firm believer that asset allocation plays a significant part in a portfolio’s long-term results. Recently, I received a question asking if you could have a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks. It is an interesting question that deserves further examination.


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Fri. Jan. 15, 2010

6 Dividend Stocks Increasing Their Yield *

Just as picking fruit from a mango tree does not harm it, living off dividends does not damage the investment’s ability to produce future results. A mango tree’s life will easily span an entire generation. Similarly, well-chosen dividend investments will not only provide income in retirement, but can be passed to your children who can continue to reap the benefits.


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Fri. Jan. 16, 2009

Bank of America Headed Back to the TARP ATM *

Someone once said that there is no such thing as bad publicity. I think Bank of America (BAC) would take exception to that statement. BAC has been in the news all week and it has not been flattering or reassuring to it shareholders. This once proud dividend aristocrat continues to struggle even after slashing its dividend.


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