These Income Investments Will Make You Smile
John D. Rockefeller once said, “Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.” Despite…
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Retirees Deeply Concerned Following Senate Confirmation of Frank Bisignano as SSA Commissioner
The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to the U.S. Senate’s vote…
Why We’re Still Renting After Having Kids
“You’re only renting because you don’t have kids.” “Your lifestyle doesn’t work for families.” “You’ll change your tune when you have a baby.”…
Trump’s Master Plan for the Markets
Editor’s Note: While many people are wondering if the White House is just making up new tariffs and other policies willy-nilly, Manward Press…
Dynex Capital: Is This 16% Yielder a Bargain After the Recent Volatility?
Dynex Capital (NYSE: DX) operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust, or REIT, that invests in a portfolio of mortgage-backed securities, financing…
KFF Health News: Trump Administration Retreats From 100% Withholding on Social Security Clawbacks
The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries’ monthly payments to claw…
Could Pfizer’s 7.1% Yield Be a Trap?
In The Oxford Clubroom a few weeks ago, I was asked for my thoughts on Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), which has a huge yield…
The Most Boneheaded Blunder of My Career
Editor’s Note: The markets have rebounded nicely over the past week, but there’s no doubt investors are still reeling from the roller coaster…
Reader Case: I Want to FIRE But My Wife Doesn’t
It’s been a while and our reader cases are piling up, so without further ado, it’s time for another reader case! Greetings FC…