Today is a day to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. For most of us though, it’s an excuse for the office to be closed and kick off the summer by lounging around the pool, or grilling up some burgers with friends and family. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course....Read More

The difference in life between success and failure, more than anything else, is having a plan and sticking to it. Whether you’re talking about launching a business, getting through Navy SEAL training, becoming a concert violinist, or even getting a date on Friday night; success comes from seeing a plan through to completion. This is...Read More

I’m old school, and I like my dividends.Yes, I know. I’m being hopelessly stodgy. Dividends are almost inconsequential these days compared to the returns realized from rising stock prices. Since bottoming out in early 2009, the S&P 500 has exploded higher at a compound annual growth rate of over 15% per year and is up...Read More

As you probably know, my beat is income. And in my newsletter, Peak Income, I specialize in finding cash-generating investments that are a little off the beaten path. Well, one of my favorite high-yield fishing ponds – closed-end funds (“CEFs”) – is looking attractive again, and I’ve been aggressively recommending them to my readers over...Read More

John Del Vecchio is a cheapskate after my own heart. While he doesn’t mind spending a little cash on the things he enjoys (I won’t tell you how much he and his wife spent on their last vacation), he’s about as hard nosed and tightfisted as it gets when it comes to his investments. He’s...Read More