Dividend Investing

The Long Slog to REIT Recovery is Starting Now

The Long Slog to REIT Recovery is Starting Now

Real estate investment trust (REIT) values are inversely sensitive to rising interest rates. With the Federal Reserve starting the most rapid rate increase trajectory in history two years ago, REIT values have fallen by about 35% over the same two years. With interest rates likely to stay higher for longer, what are the prospects for […]

Turning Dull and Boring into Double-Digit Total Returns

Turning Dull and Boring into Double-Digit Total Returns

Investing for dividend growth is one of the most reliable long-term wealth-building strategies. For my Monthly Dividend Multiplier service subscribers, I recommend some additional portfolio management techniques to enhance long-term total returns. Looking at the long-term results of stocks that steadily grow their dividends, the average compound total return growth rate (CAGR) will end up […]

Income Stock of the Week: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

Income Stock of the Week: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

Very few brands have the distinction of having their corporate name become “genericized” so that the brand is synonymous with the activity. Google (GOOGL – Get Rating) is perhaps the most well known today, with the phrase “Google It” meaning any internet search.  Unless you’re of a certain age, you may not know the term “Make a Xerox”. And […]

POWR Stock of the Week Under $10: Amplify Energy (AMPY)

POWR Stock of the Week Under $10: Amplify Energy (AMPY)

The term goldilocks has begun to make the rounds in economic circles early this year, as unemployment remains low, interest rate cuts appear to be on the horizon, and companies are gearing up for a soft economic landing. And, as we move away from recession fears, it appears that oil could be bottoming out as […]

POWR Income Stock of the Week: ARC Document Solutions (ARC)

POWR Income Stock of the Week: ARC Document Solutions (ARC)

You may think with the AI boom this past year especially, that everything is going digital. Digital consulting, digital marketing, digital access, everyone wants to tout their digitalization. But, take a look around. What do you see every time you go out the house, to the mall, the grocery store, even just driving down the highway? […]

Jay’s POWR Income Stock of the Week: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

Jay’s POWR Income Stock of the Week: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

Very few brands have the distinction of having their corporate name become “genericized” so that the brand is synonymous with the activity. Google (GOOGL – Get Rating) is perhaps the most well known today, with the phrase “Google It” meaning any internet search.  Unless you’re of a certain age, you may not know the term “Make a Xerox”. And […]

Jay’s POWR Income Stock of the Week: Deluxe (DLX)

Jay’s POWR Income Stock of the Week: Deluxe (DLX)

The market expects interest rates to retreat in 2024 which should be a boon to small and medium sized businesses that have been struggling with high rates. So this may be the perfect time to take a look at a business like Deluxe (DLX – Get Rating) that helps small and medium sized businesses scale and grow.  Deluxe is […]