When I started my investment career, I can honestly say that I was a bit naive about how the market worked. After studying all of the academic research in school, I believed that the stock market treated investors fairly and that everyone had … [Read more...]
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Dividend Stocks Are Now More Important Than Ever!
There's been a lot of bad news this year. In particular, retirees have taken two big hits to their income. Falling interest rates minimize what you can earn from your savings account. And a surge in dividend cuts has made it more difficult … [Read more...]
Costco’s Monster Dividend Is a Sign of Things to Come
Who couldn't use a little more cash around the holidays? I know here at the Scheidt house, expenses tend to pick up around this time of year. It's not just the gifts we buy for the kids. There's also the expense of driving to see family or … [Read more...]
The War to Reopen Is Over! (But Don’t Let Your Guard Down…)
On Jan. 18, 1815, the United States Army won a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of New Orleans. The battle lasted just 30 minutes, and British casualties outnumbered American casualties by a factor of 33 to 1. This battle … [Read more...]
Semiconductors Show Us the Economy Remains Strong
Investors have been looking for signs of danger in the economy over the past few weeks. We've seen some fear creep in as a handful of the most popular stocks on Wall Street pulled back. And with coronavirus cases picking up, the November … [Read more...]