The following first appeared on Money & Markets. Responding to rumors that he had taken ill and died while on a speaking tour in Europe, Mark Twain told The New York Times: “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Well, I don’t want to “greatly exaggerate,” but I think it’s fair to say that...Read More

A high dividend yield is nice. A high dividend growth rate is ultimately better.Read More

If your income is temporarily depressed due to COVID-19 disruptions, this might be a good time to open a Roth IRA or do a Roth conversion.Read More

The following first appeared on Money & Markets. I probably don’t need to tell you 2020 has been a rough year for the stock market. Even after a spectacular rally, the S&P 500 is still down close to 20% on the year. And frustratingly for a lot of income investors, high-yielding dividend stocks generally thought of as “safe” were...Read More

The following first appeared on Money & Markets. If you’re reading this, I hope you’re still employed or that your business hasn’t been too badly disrupted. I’ve been impressed by the ability of millions of Americans to carry on business as usual despite the stay-at-home orders and closure of offices. It’s a testament both to...Read More