Regular dividend increases each year, even during recessions, are critical for dividend growth investors. This makes the Dividend Kings a great source of stocks that can provide long-term passive income.
The Dividend Kings have each increased their
Back in July 2024, I reviewed two funds focused on utilities and infrastructure, expecting diversification and reliable income. What I didn’t expect was for them to surge past the tech-heavy S&P 500.
Today we’re getting caught up on abrdn Global
By now, you probably know that most of what I write about revolves around well-established, dividend-paying businesses.
But a friend of mine (shoutout to Jose) recently asked if I would ever consider investing in something different. Specifically, he
If personal finance were actually about math, we’d all be millionaires with six-pack abs. We know the formulas. We know how to subtract expenses from income. But the most dangerous financial decisions aren’t made in Excel; they’re made in the dark of
The income investing world is full of beautiful lies.
The most seductive one? "Higher yield equals better returns."
Here's reality: Most high-yield options ETFs are quietly liquidating your portfolio while disguising it as "income
The software landscape is shifting beneath our feet. We have moved past the initial hype cycle of generative AI and entered a phase of critical infrastructure build-out. Investors are no longer just looking for the companies building the flashy chatb
Five years ago, SoFi Technologies $SOFI shares were trading around $2.35 each (adjusted for its public debut and early trading levels). Today, it's closed at $25.85—a strong 1,000%+ rise that reflects its growth from a student loan refinancer in
Gold and silver don’t produce income on their own. That’s always been the main objection.
But what if you could get exposure to both metals and collect double-digit distributions at the same time?
KGLD (Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF) is yielding arou
I’ve been investing consistently for almost six years now, and the more I learn about the stock market, the more I realize how little I actually know.
One thing I do know for sure, though, is that the stock market is not like the weather. You can’t j
These S&P 500 covered call ETFs now manage more than $50 billion combined. The monthly income is attractive, especially for retirees, two offer meaningful tax advantages, and there’s still potential for upside.
At first glance, JEPI, SPYI, and GP
In the world of dividend growth investing, we often talk about royalty. We use terms like "Aristocrats" and "Kings" to describe companies that have achieved the holy grail of income investing: consistency.
But for the Snowball Ana
Many global markets outperformed the U.S. in 2025, helped in part by a falling U.S. dollar. While my portfolio remains U.S.-focused, I’m no longer ignoring global exposure.
That’s what caught my attention with the abrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (A
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