Contrarian Outlook

If you’re like many income investors I hear from, you’re probably worried about a repeat of 2008. The media doesn’t help – the talking heads like to conjure up fear because it...

I’m about to show you 3 dividend powerhouses set to soar thanks to one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) profit indicators there is.It involves the midterm elections—but only...

Dividends or growth? Why choose?There’s a widespread belief that stocks and funds can deliver red-hot capital gains or substantial income, but not both. Fortunately for us that’s not...

With the stock market collapsing 6% from its all-time high in just two weeks, a lot of people are freaking out.Don’t follow them! Because now is the best time to buy we’ve seen in a long...

How’s your bond portfolio doing? It should be a rock of stability right now.Of course we may need to look past prices, which can swing wildly, and focus on net asset values and income, which are...

If you’re wondering what to do in this panicky market, I’ve got a few “get rich quick” words for you: buy cheap, high-quality dividend growers with both hands.I know...

A game-changing story about stocks just broke—and you almost certainly missed it.That’s why I’m writing about this surprising news today: because it’s just what you need to...

Even legends can lose their edge. This applies to acclaimed investors and dividend aristocrats alike.2018 was an explosive news year that will be remembered for many reasons. But one thing that will...

Today I’m going to show you a quick trade you can repeat over and over for an 8% gain in just over 2 months (or 40% annualized!).How do I know? Because this is exactly what happened with the...

Certain closed-end fund (CEF) investors are getting a little desperate for dividends. It’s tough to blame them for reaching for 5%, 6% and even 7%+ yields in a 2% to 3% world.But by grossly...

If you want to double—or even triple—your dividend income overnight, there’s an easy way to do it: buy stocks that pay special dividends.And today I’ve got 3 totally ignored...

Smart income investors know that the best REITs (real estate investment trusts) do just fine as rates rise. That’s been the case historically, and they’re rally again during this rate hike...

A lot more investors have been emailing me lately, fearful of a market downturn. This tells me one thing: today’s market is a scared market.But you don’t need to be scared. In fact, thanks...

Right now, there are 2 fears giving first-level investors night terrors (and costing them huge gains and income). Rising interest rates will kill stocks, and… Nosebleed valuations (along with...

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and their typically high dividend yields are a key part of a payout-powered retirement portfolio that’s built to dish out higher and higher dividends every...

Remember seven months ago, when investors were freaking out over North Korea and a future trade war?They were also wringing their hands over popular volatility funds like the VelocityShares Daily...