3 defensive dividend stocks analysts highlight as the Fed holds rates steady
Three US defensive dividend stocks offering steady income while the Federal Reserve keeps rates on hold. What income investors should know now.
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Barrett Business Services nears ex-dividend date as income investors weigh its payout profile
Barrett Business Services (BBSI) approaches its ex-dividend date. Here’s what income investors should know about the company’s payout and fundamentals.
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.
Getting kicked off the Dividend Aristocrats list is more common than you think, and it’s not always a red flag
Being removed from the Dividend Aristocrats list happens more often than investors think. Here is what triggers a demotion and what it signals.
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.
IBM has fallen 33% from its high and now yields 3%. Here is what that dividend actually costs the company
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
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.
Oil above $90: are energy dividends like Exxon and Chevron built to last?
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.
Payout Ratio Explained: Formula, Healthy Ranges by Sector, and How to Read It
What the payout ratio is, how to calculate it from earnings and free cash flow, healthy ranges by sector, why REITs use AFFO, and red flags.