A high dividend yield is nice. A high dividend growth rate is ultimately better. This article first appeared on Sizemore Insights as Why Dividend Growth Matters More than Raw YieldRead 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. This article first appeared on Sizemore Insights as Should I Open a Roth IRA Right Now?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

The following first appeared on Money & Markets. I had a good chat this week with a basketball buddy of mine. I realize this immediately raises two questions. And to answer the first one, yes, I am a 40-something white man of average height and sub-average knees, and I play basketball. I’m not claiming to...Read More

The following first appeared on Money & Markets. Last week, I asked what changes once the coronavirus scare passes, and what doesn’t. Today, we’re going to expand on that theme, looking at company earnings. We’re obviously not going to live under lockdown forever. Though I can tell you it’s starting to feel that way, and after...Read More

The following fist appeared on Money and Markets. We’ll never know the exact numbers, but I suspect a lot of Boomers will be delaying retirement for a couple years following the coronavirus bear market. While the S&P 500 is sitting at March 2019 levels, shares of the sorts of high-yielding stocks loved by retirees –...Read More