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Shipping and energy stocks are flashing yields above 25%, but here is what the payouts actually look like

August 19, 2026 by Julia Santos

Shipping and energy dividend stocks show yields above 25%. We break down what’s behind the eye-popping payouts and what income investors should watch.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags dividend safety, energy dividends, high yield dividend stocks, income investing Leave a comment

3 defensive dividend stocks analysts highlight as the Fed holds rates steady

August 17, 2026 by Julia Santos

Three US defensive dividend stocks offering steady income while the Federal Reserve keeps rates on hold. What income investors should know now.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags defensive dividend stocks, dividend safety, federal reserve, income investing, interest rates, steady income Leave a comment

Barrett Business Services nears ex-dividend date as income investors weigh its payout profile

August 17, 2026 by Julia Santos

Barrett Business Services (BBSI) approaches its ex-dividend date. Here’s what income investors should know about the company’s payout and fundamentals.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags BBSI, dividend safety, dividend stocks, ex-dividend date, income investing, staffing industry Leave a comment

A dividend suspension and a dividend cut sound similar. For your taxes and your plan, they are not

August 16, 2026 by Julia Santos

A dividend suspension is not the same as a dividend cut. Here is the real difference and why it matters for your income plan.

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A credit rating downgrade sounds boring. For a dividend stock, it can be the earliest warning you get

August 15, 2026 by Julia Santos

A credit rating downgrade can be an early warning sign for a dividend stock. Here is what rating agencies watch and why it matters.

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Getting kicked off the Dividend Aristocrats list is more common than you think, and it’s not always a red flag

August 14, 2026 by Julia Santos

Being removed from the Dividend Aristocrats list happens more often than investors think. Here is what triggers a demotion and what it signals.

Categories Dividend Aristocrats Tags Dividend Aristocrats, dividend cuts, dividend investing, dividend safety, S&P 500 Leave a comment

The dividend stocks with the biggest yields are usually the ones you should check twice

August 12, 2026 by Julia Santos

Chasing the highest dividend yield is one of the most common mistakes in income investing. Here is how to spot a real yield trap.

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IBM has fallen 33% from its high and now yields 3%. Here is what that dividend actually costs the company

August 3, 2026 by Julia Santos

IBM stock has dropped 33% from its peak, lifting the dividend yield above 3%. We break down what the payout actually costs IBM and what it means for investors

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags dividend safety, dividend yield, IBM, income investing, payout ratio, tech dividends Leave a comment

5 warning signs a dividend cut is coming

August 2, 2026 by Julia Santos

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.

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Oil above $90: are energy dividends like Exxon and Chevron built to last?

August 2, 2026 by Julia Santos

Oil above $90 raises the question: are energy dividends from Exxon and Chevron built to last? We break down payout ratios, cycle risk, and what to watch.

Categories Dividend Stocks Tags Chevron, dividend safety, energy dividends, Exxon Mobil, oil prices, payout ratio Leave a comment
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