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August 2026 economic calendar: jobs report, CPI and Fed minutes investors need to watch

August 7, 2026 by Julia Santos

The August 2026 economic calendar is packed with the jobs report, CPI, retail sales and Fed minutes. Here’s what each means for long-term investors.

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How to build a $1,000-a-month dividend portfolio: realistic math, real risks

August 2, 2026 by Julia Santos

How much do you really need for a $1,000-a-month dividend portfolio? We run the math at real yields, show three blends, and explain why chasing shortcuts back

Categories Retirement Income Tags dividend investing, dividend portfolio, dividend reinvestment, passive income, portfolio strategy, retirement income Leave a comment

Best dividend stocks to buy in August 2026

August 1, 2026 by Julia Santos

Our best dividend stocks to buy in August 2026: 5 picks with verified yields, payout ratios, and pay dates. Data-driven, no hype.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags August 2026 dividends, dividend investing, dividend stocks, ex-dividend calendar, income stocks, payout ratio Leave a comment

High-yield Dividend King draws fresh attention as July ex-dividend dates approach

July 31, 2026July 27, 2026 by Julia Santos

A Dividend King stock yielding over 3x the S&P 500 average is drawing buyer interest before end-of-July ex-dividend dates. Here is what income investors shoul

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How to Read a Payout Ratio (The Right Way)

July 31, 2026July 13, 2026 by Julia Santos

The payout ratio is the single most useful dividend-safety metric, if you read it correctly. Here’s how, using earnings and free cash flow.

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What Is a Good Dividend Yield? (And When High Yield Is a Trap)

July 31, 2026July 13, 2026 by Julia Santos

A ‘good’ dividend yield isn’t the highest one. Here’s how to judge yield in context, and how to spot a yield trap.

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