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.

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to get reliable regular dividends is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The energy sector seems to be in constant boom or bust, resulting in wildly swinging performance from year to year relative to most other sectors. That said, energy is still essential for civilization...

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.

The natural gas and liquified natural gas (LNG) industry has struggled for the last few years but is gaining traction today and is expected to sustain itself in 2025. Increasing demand only partially ...

AMLP is a buy due to its high dividend yield, outperforming other passive investments, and potential benefits from Trump's pro-oil policies. The ETF focuses on midstream energy infrastructure, less af...

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...

Summary Midstream companies are expected to continue generating free cash flow and prioritizing returns to shareholders. A muted oil outlook can favor midstream given its defensive qualities, namely f...

MLP ETFs have generated attractive returns for investors, but remain a compelling investment opportunity as valuations in the space have not become overextended. Valuations suggest midstream ETFs stil...

Dividend investing done right is remarkably simple. I focus on businesses that are durable and defensive and have strong balance sheets and well-covered dividends. I share 3 all-star high-yields that ...

U.S. natural gas and NGLs throughput volumes are set to increase, benefitting midstream players. Cash flows in the midstream sector have improved while capex has slowed down, enabling higher and bette...

Investing in high-yield stocks that grow their payouts regularly offers attractive total returns and protects purchasing power against inflation over the long term. However, not all high-yielding divi...

Mr. Market is offering a wonderful Christmas sale for stocking stuffer dividend stocks. In particular, stocks offering high yields and compelling dividend growth rates are trading at highly attractive...

Once in a while, it makes sense for investors to reassess their holdings. Going back to the roots is critical to stay on track for what we have defined as our investment goals from the start. Recently...

The threat of higher inflation and interest rates for longer has sent the market into turmoil. However, high yield investors have nothing to fear from this development. We share a 7%-yielding portfoli...

There are numerous macro risks facing stocks as we look ahead to 2025. There are also some exciting developments that could be a powerful tailwind for growth in the coming years. Thanks to a recent sh...

VettaFi recently sat down with Jeremy Goebel, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Plains All American (PAA/PAGP). Goebel offered insight into the company's asset base, growth opportunities, and capita...

AI stocks have dominated the markets over the past few years. However, there are a few other sectors that have also shined over the past few years. I share two high-flying big dividend sectors that, I...

Big dividend stocks are on a big holiday sale this Christmas season. Even in some of the most in-favor sectors of the high-yield space, bargains can still be found. I share some well-covered 11-14% di...

The utilities sector saw an 18.03% bull run from July to November, driven by falling interest rates and AI demand, but has pulled back 6.38% so far in December. I discuss why the sector is pulling bac...