if the recent trend continues, high dividend payers may be sporting a better one-year track record than their growth counterparts by the end of this month. Read More

Despite the underlying positives for the stock market, the pandemic isn’t over and another shock could await. Here’s how to prepare for the next crisis. Read More

Oil prices have nearly doubled over the past four months, so it's time to book a 300% gain on an options trade we recommended in August. Read More

The payout ratio gauges whether a company can cover its dividend obligation. It seems to be a reasonable metric, but here's why it's not perfect. Read More

If you hold foreign companies in your retirement account, be sure you understand the withholding rules. They could be costly. Read More

The problem isn't that these companies have underperformed. The real problem is, the excessive valuations assigned to them during the peak of the pandemic. Read More

Younger investors shouldn’t shun dividend-paying stocks. They can be powerful tools for those at the start of their investing life. Read More

The tide is turning in favor of dividend stocks, including this real estate investment trust that has beaten the S&P 500 Index over the past six months. Read More

Preferred stocks are a hybrid between bonds and common stocks. They offer investors both high income and capital appreciation potential. Read More

The likelihood of a new stimulus package is raising the specter of inflation. Here's how to hedge your portfolio against the ravages of rising prices. Read More