How to tell if a high-yield monthly dividend stock is safe or a dividend trap
Learn how to tell if a high-yield monthly dividend stock is safe or a dividend trap using payout ratio, NAV trends, and leverage warning signs.
Dividend Safety
Is that dividend safe? Payout ratios, coverage, and dividend cut warnings for income investors.
High-yield dividend stocks with warning signs investors should not ignore
High-yield dividend stocks can lure income investors into traps. Learn the warning signs behind oversized payouts and how to protect your portfolio.
A dividend suspension and a dividend cut sound similar. For your taxes and your plan, they are not
A dividend suspension is not the same as a dividend cut. Here is the real difference and why it matters for your income plan.
A credit rating downgrade sounds boring. For a dividend stock, it can be the earliest warning you get
A credit rating downgrade can be an early warning sign for a dividend stock. Here is what rating agencies watch and why it matters.
The dividend stocks with the biggest yields are usually the ones you should check twice
Chasing the highest dividend yield is one of the most common mistakes in income investing. Here is how to spot a real yield trap.
5 warning signs a dividend cut is coming
Learn the 5 warning signs a dividend cut is coming. Use this checklist with live payout ratios and free cash flow data to protect your income portfolio.
Is the AT&T Dividend Safe? What the Payout Ratio Really Says
AT&T yields over 6%, but is the payout safe? We read the coverage, free cash flow, and debt, with the risk stated up front.