When it comes to selecting dividend stocks, one of the most important items to look for is consistency in raising dividends. Sure it is easy to increase dividends when the economy is booming and business is good, but to be consistent a company has to persevere and continue to increase dividends during the tough times.
Fri. Jun. 19, 2009
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Five Dividend Stocks Raising Their Dividends
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Tue. Dec. 23, 2008
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Best Stocks For 2009
I always enjoy this time of year. The Christmas music, decorations, family gatherings, holiday plays and stock picks. Stock picks? Yes, ’tis the season for stock predictions! Virtually every financial writer will pen an article selecting his or her top picks for the upcoming year. I enjoy reading them and the logic behind them. As a long-term buy and hold investor, generally most aren’t useful for me; nevertheless, I enjoy reading them. Here are some excerpts and picks from several of the experts:









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