Dividend investing has been very rewarding for me. However, I have learned a lot of lessons the hard way. I share some of the most important lessons I have learned in this article.

REITs are so cheap that they are getting the attention of billionaires. Legendary investor Barry Sternlicht is loading up on REITs. We discuss what he is buying and why.

Hormel Foods extends its 52-year dividend streak with a 2.6% increase; the group averages a 5.9% increase, median 5.8%. My strategy focuses on buying, holding, and adding to companies with consistent ...

Retiring on $1 million is increasingly challenging. Doing it with dividends can make it more feasible. I share two approaches to retiring on dividends with $1 million.

REITs typically outperform after being so cheap. But not all REITs are worth buying. I discuss three REITs that I sold recently.

Dividend stocks boomed from early July 2024 to late November 2024. However, since then, they have pulled back sharply. I discuss the bad news that may continue weighing on many dividend stocks.

After a tremendous performance in 2021 as the world gradually normalized from the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate sector has been a major laggard in the years since.

VNQ offers broad, cost-efficient exposure to the real estate sector, including REITs and real estate adjacent companies, making it a valuable investment. The valuation gap between public and private R...

High dividend yield stocks with consistent growth are attractive ways to grow wealth and passive income over time. However, not all high-yield dividend growth stocks are good buys at all times. I shar...

The stock market just suffered a dip, and I am buying it. The long-term outlook has not changed and therefore, the more it drops, the more I will buy. I discuss why and highlight 3 quick picks I'm buy...

Most REITs have surged due to interest rate cuts. But many REITs missed out on this rally and remain undervalued. I present 3 of my Top Picks for 2025.

The commercial real estate sector, valued at $26 trillion, offers diverse opportunities despite low growth and commoditized assets, with REITs providing accessible and liquid investment options. Risin...

2025 is just getting started, but with 2024 ending with some market weakness and higher-than-expected interest rates, there are some interesting opportunities. Investors don't necessarily need to buy ...

The REIT market in 2024 nearly met our forecast, achieving a total return of +8.8% following December's market disruption. While it was a disappointing finish, it does make the setup a bit more attrac...

Happy New Year! Kicking off 2025 with four companies offering inflation-beating dividend increases, averaging 10.8% with a median of 11%. My strategy focuses on buying, holding, and adding companies w...

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio...

REITs are so cheap that some offer up to 10% dividend yields. That's despite growing steadily. I highlight 3 REITs to buy before their next dividend hike.

I love stocks that pay big dividends and buy back a lot of stock. I share three dividend stocks that meet these criteria. I detail why they are compelling buys right now.

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