We all want a secure retirement where we don’t have to worry about making ends meet. After spending 30 or more years in the workforce, its time to kick back and enjoy our golden years. Unfortunately, many people don’t plan for retirement and just assume that their company pension, 401(k) or Social Security will take care of them. That’s a dangerous assumption and a recipe for disaster.
Wed. Jan. 19, 2011
classics, commentary
What Will Your Dividend Income Be When You Retire? *
Mon. Sep. 27, 2010
analysis
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net September 20, 2010.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in healthcare and human service related facilities.
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Wed. Aug. 4, 2010
classics, commentary
Income Annuities vs. Dividend Stocks *
I was born in 1962 which puts me on the tail-end of the Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). We have been described by some as “the pig in the python.” Over the decades, the sheer size of our group has redefined many aspects of society. As we approach the tail of the python and look toward retirement, once again we have the government and others scrambling to figure out how to handle this aging and albeit disruptive force.
Fri. Jun. 11, 2010
commentary
9 Stocks With A Vision Of Higher Dividends *
A vision is taking the time to contemplate and anticipate, in detail, what the future will bring. A financial vision needs to consider future earnings, savings and economic issues such as inflation. Then based on your vision, you formulate an action plan to ensure the best possible outcome given your unique circumstances. You can’t have a retirement plan until you have a retirement vision. It would seem to me that there are a lot or retirement plans out there but very few retirement visions.
Wed. Mar. 10, 2010
classics, commentary
Increasing Dividend Yield Part II: REITs *
This is the second installment in a multi-part series that looks at various options used by income investors to boost their yield while waiting for dividend growth to lift their portfolio’s overall yield-on-cost. Last week we looked at Utilities. This week we are looking at Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
Fri. Dec. 4, 2009
commentary
11 Dividend Stocks Giving You More To Spend *
You can’t spend earnings! At first glance, this seems like an odd statement, possibly even incorrect. However, it is not only correct, but an important axiom for all types of investors. Through fraud and manipulation financial statements can be made to look quite impressive, but the cash that arrives in your brokerage account is real.
Tue. Oct. 13, 2009
classics, commentary
High-Yield Dividend Stocks: A Safer Approach *
When people learn that I am an income investor, the reaction is often a desire to discuss high-yield investments. The uninitiated commonly confuse income investing with high-yield investing. The two are not the same.
Fri. Dec. 5, 2008
commentary
Eight Stocks Raising Dividends During The Market Downturn *
You can’t spend earnings. At first glance, this probably seems like an odd statement, possibly even incorrect. However, it is not only correct, but an important investing axiom for any type of investor. Through fraud and manipulation an income statement can be made to look quite impressive.
Mon. Oct. 1, 2007
data
Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT)
Description: Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in healthcare and human service related facilities.
10 Higher Yield Dividend Stocks *
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