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17 years of dividend growth and a 2.67% yield still take a back seat to what the Federal Reserve does next

August 24, 2026 by Julia Santos

Why a 17-year dividend growth streak and 2.67% yield matter less to S&P 500 investors than the Federal Reserve and Chair Kevin Warsh’s rate decisions.

Categories News Tags dividend growth, federal reserve, income investing, interest rates, Kevin Warsh, S&P 500 Leave a comment

Dividend stocks lost the yield war, but here is why they could still outperform

August 20, 2026 by Julia Santos

Dividend stocks now yield less than Treasuries, but total return potential and dividend growth could help them beat the broader market ahead.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags dividend growth, dividend stocks, income investing, S&P 500, total return, treasury yields Leave a comment

A 2% dividend yield can beat a 6% one within a decade. Here’s the math nobody shows you

August 16, 2026 by Julia Santos

A 2% dividend yield with strong growth can eventually outpace a 6% yield with none. Here is the yield on cost math behind it.

Categories Guides Tags compounding, dividend growth, dividend investing basics, long-term investing, yield on cost Leave a comment

Stock buybacks are quietly competing with your dividend for the same dollar. Here’s how to tell who’s winning

August 14, 2026 by Julia Santos

Stock buybacks and dividends compete for the same corporate cash. Here is how to tell which approach a company favors and what it means for you.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags capital allocation, corporate finance, dividend growth, shareholder returns, stock buybacks Leave a comment

S&P 500 dividend yield hits all-time low as stock rally leaves payouts behind

August 11, 2026 by Julia Santos

The S&P 500 dividend yield fell to a record low in 2026 as surging stock prices outpace dividend payouts. What income investors need to know.

Categories News Tags bull market, dividend growth, dividend yield, income investing, SP500, stock market rally Leave a comment

Dividend Kings: The 50-Year Dividend Streak Club

July 31, 2026July 13, 2026 by Julia Santos

Dividend Kings have raised their payout for 50+ straight years, the market’s most elite income track record. Here’s what that streak means.

Categories Dividend Aristocrats Tags blue chip stocks, dividend growth, Dividend Kings, dividend streak, income investing Leave a comment

Dividend Aristocrats 2026: What They Are and Why They Matter

July 31, 2026July 13, 2026 by Julia Santos

Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have raised their dividend for 25+ straight years. Here’s why the streak matters, and its limits.

Categories Dividend Aristocrats Tags blue chip stocks, Dividend Aristocrats, dividend growth, S&P 500 Leave a comment
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