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5 Good Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Ned Piplovic | December 5, 2019
While some equities might look good as long-term investment opportunities, many investors seek good dividend stocks to buy now for immediate access to dividend income. Even without complex analytical systems, most investors can easily identify multiple equities that have the capacity to generate solid total returns. Simple web-based tools -- such as the Dividend Screener tool available at DividendInvestor.com --…

The 10 Best Resources for Monthly Dividend Stocks and ETFs
Ned Piplovic | December 5, 2019
Because quarterly dividends might fall short of desired income flows, investors seeking more frequent income payouts can take advantage of monthly dividend distributions offered by some stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition to offering a more consistent cash inflow, monthly dividend stocks provide few additional advantages. Driven by the compounding effect of more frequent payouts, monthly dividend stocks and…

The Complete History of Monthly Dividend Stocks Paying 4%-Plus
Ned Piplovic | December 5, 2019
While monthly dividend stocks sometimes trade the security of a steady income flow for lower returns, investors who are seeking these monthly distributions can still enjoy above-average dividend yields with the right selection of equities. Most investment advisory sites and brokerages offer a special section for researching equities with monthly dividends -- such as the Monthly Dividend Directory available on…

Navient Corporation Offers 4.5% Dividend Yield, Double-Digit-Percentage Total Returns (NASDAQ:NAVI)
Ned Piplovic | November 26, 2019
After several years of negative total returns driven by share price struggles, the Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVI) has delivered a total return of more than 30% over the trailing 12-month period to complement its 4.5% dividend yield. Despite steady payouts over the past several years, Navient Corporation’s dividend income distributions were unable to overcome the declining share price. However, with a…

5 High Dividend Mutual Funds for Your Portfolio
Ned Piplovic | November 26, 2019
High dividend mutual funds still can provide steady returns even though exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are gaining popularity as the investment of choice for investors seeking easy diversification. To maximize one’s investment returns, investors can seek out high dividend mutual funds that offer robust asset appreciation in addition to steady income distributions in order to produce strong total returns over an…