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Fri. Jun. 18, 2010

6 Dividend Stocks Working Even When I’m Not *

This past week I have been vacationing more than 1,500 miles from my home. As with most vacations, I have not done much work this week. However, a quick check of my brokerage account shows that my dividend stocks have been very busy this week. It is nice to know my income portfolio never takes a day off. What’s even better is the portfolio is frequently getting a raise through higher cash dividend payments.


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Wed. Nov. 4, 2009

Dividend Stocks: A Disciplined Approach *

Those that have read this space for any period of time are well aware of my enthusiasm for using dividend growth stocks as a vehicle for building long-term wealth and income. However, with that said, a successful investor must do more that just buy stocks that pay a growing dividend, or more that focusing on a single metric such as dividend yield. Not all dividend stocks are created equal – there is a discipline to selecting good dividend growth stocks.
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Fri. Jun. 19, 2009

Five Dividend Stocks Raising Their Dividends *

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.


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Tue. Dec. 23, 2008

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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