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“Opposites Attract”: Top Retirement Income Stock Picks For 2018

In today’s article the author reveals his best dividend stock picks for retirement income this year. The theme of this year’s picks is “Opposites Attract”, which he notes “implies that this collection of stocks might not have a lot in common with each other, but are in a good position to attract both growth and income for your retirement portfolio.”… 

Wealth Building And A Pear Tree: How Diversification Can Limit Your Retirement Savings

The importance of diversification in financial planning is constantly emphasized – and generally accepted. However, the author of today’s article notes that “when you look at those who achieve the greatest wealth or have the greatest impact, virtually none of them ever diversify…or at least, not throughout most of their years.” He proceeds to examine how different diversification strategies –… 

The Benefits Of Monthly Dividend Payers – And A “3 Pack” To Consider For 2018

Monthly dividend payers can be especially beneficial for retirees to help cover their monthly bills – and the author of today’s article notes two additional – and perhaps overlooked – benefits of these stocks: monthly dividends are a sign of dividend safety and they allow dividend cash to be put to work faster. He proceeds to highlight three top monthly… 

3 Attractive Dividend Stocks For The Income-Focused Retirement Portfolio

A real estate investment trust that is required to pay out the bulk of its profits as dividends (and whose management anticipates 4% annual dividend growth over the next 3 years), a well-run Canadian pipeline giant that is likely to increase its payout significantly in the coming quarters, and a renewable energy focused yieldco whose management expects 12% to 15%… 

Money Mean: How Do Your Finances Compare To The Average American?

How do you compare to the average American when it comes to your household income (and household debt), charitable giving, 401(k) balance, personal savings rate, and other key financial metrics? Today’s article outlines “10 Financial Statistics of the Average American” – including the aforementioned five – so that you can find out. To see where you are financially average, above… 

The Idiosyncrasies Of Retirement Planning For One

When it comes to retirement planning for a single person (as opposed to retirement planning for a couple), the author of today’s article notes that, while the basic principles are the same for both situations, there are two critical differences when it comes to the implementation of those principles. What are these two critical differences – and what are their…