Thursday, July 30, 2026
A triple-digit yield is not always the same as a good investment. The best income ETFs produce dependable cash flow while protecting your principal over time. The worst often do the opposite, paying eye-popping distributions as their share prices steadily erode. That’s why for many more conservative investors – particularly those investing for retirement – […]
In my world of income investing research and publishing, it’s easy to get wrapped up in reviewing the newest, hottest investment ideas. I’ve added more than 80 funds to my option-strategy ETF database over the last two years. These new funds are exciting, but our goal is to generate stable high-yield income, and some old […]
In my Dividend Hunter newsletter service, I recommend a portfolio of high-yield stocks and ETFs. I tell my subscribers to measure results by tracking quarter-to-quarter dividend income. I frequently talk about several reasons why an income-focused strategy works best for many investors. I follow my own advice with my retirement savings. I have a self-funded […]
If you listen to financial news networks, such as CNBC, you get the impression that financial experts are waiting for the future to reveal itself so they can guide investment decisions. As I listen to CNBC, I notice that whenever a government report, or data point, or market metric is discussed, the commentary always includes […]
If you read my articles here, you are likely someone who is comfortable managing your own portfolio and investments. I am writing this so you can talk to the people you know who find investing in the markets very scary. They have little or no knowledge and don’t know where to start. I talk to […]
Generally accepted financial planning guidelines always recommend that a portion (typically 40%) of an investor’s portfolio be in bonds. Very few buy individual bonds, meaning this allocation will likely be in bond funds. There are some problems and risks to your wealth from a large allocation to a bond fund. First, a bond primer: A […]
Over the last few years, innovation in ETFs has been happening at a breakneck pace. When I see a new fund with a different strategy, I take a closer look and try to find a good investment use for it. Launched on February 18, 2026, the Roundhill S&P 500® Target 10 Managed Distribution ETF (TPAY) […]
Many new income investors are confused about when they need to hold stocks to collect dividends. Either they end up missing the dividend because they bought too late, or on the other side, they sold too early. Ongoing dividends from any stock are not guaranteed. A company’s board of directors will review the financial results […]
One of the joys of what I do is that my investment newsletter services help subscribers build more secure, happier financial lives. I regularly—as in weekly—receive emails telling me how much being a part of my services has helped someone’s financial life. I hear about retirement income beyond what they could have imagined. I hear […]
When I tell people that I write about stock market investing, you might understand that I get a lot of questions. One common question is what someone can do with money in a previous employer’s 401(k) plan. The money you have in a 401 (k) plan is your money. There may be some vesting of […]
