Pfizer (PFE) is a blue-chip dividend stock that has paid a consistent dividend for multiple decades. Furthermore, over the last 20 years the total dividends paid per share has increased at a nearly 10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). In recent years, however, Pfizer’s total dividend growth rate has slowed and the payout [...]
ExxonMobil (XOM) is the ultimate blue chip stock in the oil patch, but even it hasn’t been spared the carnage of what’s being called the worst oil crash in nearly 50 years. So naturally, many conservative investors living off dividends are wondering how safe this legendary oil giant’s dividend really is. Let’s take [...]
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tim McIntosh. Tim has been managing money since 1999, is a Certified Financial Planner, has authored a handful of investing books, and has studied many different historical periods of the market. He embraces an investment strategy focused on capital preservation and consistent dividend growth. His focus shares many traits with how [...]
I came across a statistic last week that sounded unbelievable until I thought more about my own behavior. In 2015, 205 million U.S. consumers shopped online. The growth of e-commerce is nothing new, and the number of online shoppers will continue to rise. I wasn’t surprised by this fact. Instead, a recent survey [...]
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can provide dividend investors with high yields, steadily growing payouts, nice diversification, and an attractive income stream for retirement living. However, REITs have a number of complexities and risks that should be understood before making any investments. Before jumping into the essential information investors need to [...]
At first glance, Comcast (CMCSA) looks like an investment every dividend investor should consider. The company has increased the dividend every year since reinitiating it in 2008, recorded nearly 23% annual dividend growth over the last five years, maintained a relatively low payout ratio, and enjoyed stability from its recession-resistant businesses. These are some of [...]
I get a lot of questions about master limited partnerships (MLPs) when it comes to the topic of dividend safety. Many dividend investors are attracted by the high yields and steady cash flows offered by MLPs. A number of these businesses have paid uninterrupted dividends for decades as well. However, like any [...]
Warren Buffett is history’s greatest investor, and so when his company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), takes a major stake in a company the world takes notice. Investors can read analysis of all of Warren Buffett’s dividend-paying stocks here. Over the past few months Berkshire has increased its stake in Phillips 66 (PSX), to 79.5 [...]
Back in 1939, long before Steve Jobs, there were two guys in Palo Alto, Bill Hewlett and David Packard. Armed with less than $600, they started a small electronics testing company. Over the next 70+ years, Hewlett-Packard grew into one of the world’s largest technology firms with over $100 billion in annual sales. [...]
Chevron (CVX) looks enticing when taking a cursory look at the historical dividend statistics. The stock currently yields around 4.3% and has provided highly reliable dividend growth over the years. Chevron’s dividend has increased by 7.8% per year over the last 20 years and by 8.5% annually over the last five years. [...]
For investors looking to build a dividend-paying nest egg for their golden years, an individual retirement account (IRA) is the most common arrangement. Any number of investment options may be placed within an IRA, and in exchange for showing some initiative and taking on part of the responsibility of financing your own retirement, Uncle [...]
If you weren’t born into riches, chances are that you’ve had to grow up and get a job to earn the money you need to survive. Particularly if you’ve formed a family along the way, it’s important to do what you can to protect the money you’re earning, the money you’re saving, and the [...]
SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) was the latest company to announce a dividend cut, dropping the news yesterday evening. SeaWorld declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, which is down more than 50% from its previous quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share. After the next quarterly payment, SeaWorld will completely suspend its dividend. [...]
Qualcomm (QCOM) has metrics that make many dividend investors salivate. The company offers a 3.4% yield, has increased its dividend every year since 2003, and has recorded annual dividend growth in excess of 20% over the last five years. Furthermore, Qualcomm’s stock is down roughly 25% from its 2014 highs and trades around 16.5x [...]
If there is one thing I have learned about investing in stocks, it is to expect the unexpected. Life is filled with uncertainty and surprises, and companies in our investment portfolios are no different. I steer clear of most investment opportunities because they are outside of my (limited) circle of competence. For [...]