Dividend Digest Archive - Kelly Green

Dividend Digest Archive, February 2025

February 5, 2025

Can Reader Feedback Change My Mind?

I have an unpopular opinion.

January 29, 2025

The Trends Set to Make Us Money in 2025

Explore how to profit on travel spending trends and the window of opportunity to lock in high yields from BDCs.

January 22, 2025

From the Mailbag: Fast Food Dividends and Pot Real Estate

The slide in Wendy’s stock has pushed its yield to 6.8%. But a high payout ratio could warn of trouble ahead.

January 15, 2025

Get “Cash Back” from Your Favorite Restaurants—No Credit Card Required

I went out for steamed crabs with some friends last weekend. We were all Maryland transplants and have our favorite food joints in Florida that we’ve deemed worthy.

January 8, 2025

A Necessary Tool for Income Investors… Especially Now

Add the power of dividend investing and the hidden advantage of preferred shares to your portfolio.

January 1, 2025

2024 Wrap Up… and What’s Next

Happy New Year to you and yours. I think we had a pretty great year in 2024, and we’re set up to continue collecting above average yields yet again in 2025.

December 18, 2024

In an Uncertain World, There’s One Sure Thing

Well, I guess if I’m going to quote Benjamin Franklin, there’s actually two things he claimed as certain—death and taxes.

December 11, 2024

Can Christmas Spending Put More Dividends in Your Stocking?

Here’s how to spot holiday shopping trends that impact consumer discretionary stocks and offer investment opportunities in dividend-paying retailers like Kohl’s.

December 4, 2024

Reader Mailbag: Is Pfizer (PFE) A Good Deal Right Now?

November was an interesting month for pharmaceutical companies in general.

November 27, 2024

Hidden Dividends in Our Family Traditions

The holidays are a time for friends and family and food and treats. Over half of Americans are expected to host family and friends for Thanksgiving. And most hosts take up to two weeks to plan and cook.

November 20, 2024

Opportunity… or a Bigger Red Flag?

I’ve been looking for the best dividends in the market for over 13 years. Time after time, I keep coming back to this question.

November 13, 2024

Planes, Trains, and Self-Driving Automobiles

Explore the evolving world of transportation and its impact on long-term dividend portfolios.

November 6, 2024

Spotting Lucrative Current Yield Stocks

Discover how to spot lucrative Current Yield stocks. This two-pronged dividend strategy delivers both long-term growth and immediate cash flow.

October 30, 2024

How to Spot the Hype and Stay Opportunistic

I love it when a company raises its dividend. For most of the big companies we hold long-term, it happens like clockwork after four steady payments are made.

October 23, 2024

Start Small, Think Big, and Your Money Will Work for You

The magic of compounding can turn a dividend stock into a wealth-building machine.

October 16, 2024

Back to the Basics as Markets Continue to Run

The markets saw a fifth straight week of gains last week.

October 9, 2024

Income from the Future of Energy

I’ve gotten a lot of inquiries recently about energy stocks—specifically, companies helping to build the future of energy.

October 2, 2024

Is It Time for Consumer Discretionary Stocks?

Investor sentiment will play a key role in market reactions, while consumer spending patterns ahead of the holiday season are under the microscope.

September 25, 2024

Window Closing on These Stocks

Discover undervalued dividend stocks as the market shifts in 2024.

September 18, 2024

Volatility. Don’t Fear It. Gain an Edge from It.

Last week, I took the opportunity to hang out in the heart of Chicago’s financial district.

September 11, 2024

More Road Trip-Inspired Dividend Digging

Giant consumer staple companies like Tyson Foods make great Bedrock Income holdings.

September 3, 2024

From the Mailbag: Is Now a Good Time to Buy Retail Pharmacy Stocks?

It’s been a while since I’ve done a mailbag edition.

August 28, 2024

Break the Cycle and Create Generational Wealth

Many recent studies have been done on the economics of different generations. Researchers want to know if Millennials and Gen Z are in fact worse off than their Boomer and Gen X parents. There are quite a few ways to look at this data.

August 20, 2024

Fat Dividends in the New Age of Nicotine Use

I was just in Boston enjoying the sights and spending time with a friend. I don’t want to say that he was vaping all the time… but he was always vaping. And that got me thinking about how “smokers” are switching to alternative ways to consume nicotine.

August 14, 2024

Should We Change Strategy Heading Into the Election?

As much as my two-pronged dividend strategy works in all markets, we still need to acknowledge that politics influences the market.

August 7, 2024

How to Use Non-GAAP Reporting and Make Better Investment Choices

We’re halfway through earnings season, and more data is still flooding into the market.

July 31, 2024

Tracking the RV Index for Clues About 2025

Discover how tracking the "RV Index" and other unconventional economic indicators can reveal insights into the 2025 economy.

July 24, 2024

Every Dividend Investor Needs This in Their Portfolio

Discover the lucrative potential of exchange-traded debt, offering higher yields and ease of trading.

July 17, 2024

Get Your Cash Ready for Earnings Season Bargains

Get ready to buy your favorite dividend stocks. Cooling inflation and potential rate cuts could spark a market rotation and lower prices on great dividend stocks.

July 10, 2024

Kick Off Summer with These Low-Maintenance Stocks

What happens to the stock market during summer?

July 3, 2024

What’s the Plan for the Second Half of the Year?

Investors want to know where the market will go in the second half of 2024.

June 26, 2024

Cyber Crime, Big Data, and a Double-Digit Yield

We live in a data-dependent world. We also live in a world vulnerable to cybercrime, which can cut our access to technologies we rely on every day.

June 19, 2024

Make Sure You Have a Plan to Sell Your Stocks

Learn how to craft a profitable stock-selling strategy to complement your buying tactics.

June 11, 2024

Real Estate that Should Be on Your Radar Right Now

I was a landlord once and it didn’t turn out how I expected. I think it mattered that I didn’t set out to be a landlord.

June 5, 2024

Big News that Affects All Your Dividend Stocks

The holiday weekend marked a shift in how the market functions.

May 29, 2024

Mailbag Question: What Do You Think of This Medicine Cabinet Powerhouse?

It’s been a while since we looked at the mailbag. Today, I wanted to answer a question that has been waiting for space in our publishing schedule.

May 22, 2024

Why I Steer Clear of Tech Dividend Stocks

Some of the biggest names in tech started paying dividends this year. This includes Alphabet (GOOG), Meta Platforms (META), Salesforce (CRM), and Booking Holdings (BKNG).

May 15, 2024

Who’s Up for a Little Gas Pump Revenge?

Dividends are more than extra income. They can pay all your bills if you follow one simple plan. With gas prices headed higher, this unique type of energy company can help relieve some of the pain at the gas pump.

May 8, 2024

Two Simple Ways to Invest in Private Companies

Have you ever been curious about angel investing or venture capital investing?

May 1, 2024

Investors Are Coming Back to Reality

I hate to burst your bubble, but the joyride is over. It’s time to bring the car into the garage and deal with the repercussions. I’ve been pounding the table for weeks warning that it was going to happen.

April 24, 2024

Put This Elite Group of Dividend Stocks on Your Radar

The best thing about these elite dividend stocks is that there are no special hoops to jump through to buy them.

April 17, 2024

Buckle Up for Earnings Season… Here’s What to Watch For

It’s earnings season… again. It always feels like we just finished reviewing the earnings from companies that report late, and we’re onto the next round.

April 10, 2024

Dividends Are the Original Side Hustle

I wish I had a dollar for every time I read some advertorial about side hustles or claims of “easy” passive income to pay your bills.

April 3, 2024

How to Get Your Piece of Record-High Markets

The wealth of the top 1% hit a record $44 trillion at the end of 2023. That was an increase of over $2 trillion due to the year’s stock market rally. Yes, $2 trillion in added wealth simply from owning stocks.

March 27, 2024

Invest in What You Know… or at Least What You Like

There’s a lot to be said for investing in things you know or like. It lets us connect a little more with our investments.

March 20, 2024

Join Me in a Conversation as We Continue to Search for Opportunities

Two weeks ago, I did something I’ve never done in my career. I ignored my publishing schedule.

March 13, 2024

Reader Mailbag: What Do You Think About BMY?

So, what do I think about Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)?

March 6, 2024

Math Matters (a Lot) if You Want to Make Money

Learn how to evaluate stock valuations using P/E ratios and annual yield percentages. Uncover the secrets to getting the best deals and maximizing your returns.

February 28, 2024

Why I’m Still Looking for Special Situations Plays in 2024

Discover the lucrative world of short-term special situation plays in stocks amidst the evolving post-COVID landscape.

February 21, 2024

My Favorite Sin-vestment Pays 5.8%

I’m writing you from the first day of the MoneyShow TradersEXPO in Las Vegas. I figured since I’m in Sin City I have to talk about my favorite sin-vestment to keep on your radar.

February 14, 2024

Don’t Send Chocolates or Flowers… Send Stocks

Valentine’s Day is the second biggest holiday after Christmas for exchanging greeting cards. It’s also one of the most popular days for marriage proposals. That means consumer discretionary dollars flowing out of wallets and into the economy.

February 7, 2024

Why You Should Have Preferred Shares in Your Portfolio

Most of the stocks that you’ll see here and in the mainstream financial news are common shares. They aren’t, however, the only kinds of shares out there. Some companies issue preferred shares.

January 31, 2024

AT&T or Verizon? Which Is Best for Your Portfolio Right Now?

I am incredibly bullish on telecoms. Literally everything we do revolves around data. It’s all made possible by data whizzing from one point to another through the datasphere.

January 24, 2024

Know These Important Dates that Affect Your Money

I was recently talking to my mentor about why I “stuck with” dividend investing.

January 17, 2024

Should We Worry About Dividend Cuts in 2024?

Did you see that Walgreens (WBA) cut its dividend nearly 50% earlier this month? And just like that, the Dividend Aristocrat’s 47-year streak of annual dividend increases came crashing down.

January 10, 2024

“Alphabet Soup” Stocks to Supercharge Your Income in 2024

The investing world uses a lot of abbreviations and acronyms. We describe the financial status of companies using EPS, P/E, P/S, and a slew of other measures. Even ticker symbols are just shorthand for the company name.

January 3, 2024

The Stampede into Dividends Starts Now… Are You Ready?

I’ve been hooked on dividends for over a decade. And like most things, dividend stocks go in and out of fashion with investors.

December 27, 2023

Start Your Investing Journey with My Step-by-Step Guide

Understand why labeling yourself a “beginner” will hinder your investing success and how the journey from novice to expert is built on experience. Watch a four-part video investing course for practical tips on opening a brokerage account, organizing investment goals, and trading two of my favorite dividend stocks.

December 20, 2023

Ignore the Fed and the Interest Rate Commotion

If you’re trying to buy or refinance a home, you definitely want interest rates to head lower.

December 13, 2023

Don’t Miss Out on This Golden Opportunity

Have you seen the price of gold lately?

December 6, 2023

The Best Sector for 2024: Consumer Discretionary

Were you standing in line to grab a new television on Black Friday? How about sitting at your keyboard on Cyber Monday?

November 29, 2023

Did You See That?

When your favorite dividend stock shoots higher, it’s tempting to sell and pocket your profit.

November 22, 2023

How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Embrace Market Movement

The #1 thing you should know is how investor sentiment drives stock prices.

November 15, 2023

Is Mass Adoption of EVs Inevitable… and Investable?

Some of you are proud EV owners and nodding in agreement. And some of you are shaking your head vigorously with your arms crossed ready to close this email.

November 8, 2023

Don’t Hit That Sell Button Until 2024

When you see a slew of losses in your brokerage account, it’s easy to get an itchy trigger finger for that sell button. There’s not much that’s certain about the market, but I’m positive that stocks go up and down every day.

Sometimes, there’s a good reason why a stock spikes—the rollout of a blockbuster new product—or it crashes after a dividend cut. Most of the time, it’s nothing more than investor emotions du jour that sends a stock climbing or falling. And because of how market dynamics...

November 1, 2023

The Real Reason You’re Not Succeeding in the Stock Market

I actually see two reasons why lots of people are not succeeding in the stock market.

October 25, 2023

Another Year Older and Deeper in Debt

The line from Tennessee Ernie Ford’s hit Sixteen Tons is actually “Another day older and deeper in debt.” But today, we are talking about a year instead of a day because it’s Dividend Digest’s first birthday.

October 18, 2023

My Favorite Way to Invest in Real Estate

If you’re looking to buy a house, you’re in a pretty difficult spot right now. Home prices remain high, although there are signs of cooling.

October 11, 2023

The Consumer Switch to House Brands Is a Must-Watch Dividend Trend

As inflation eats at household budgets, shoppers are weighing their choices between value and price.

October 4, 2023

I’m Not Buying SCHD or JEPI… and You Probably Shouldn’t Either

Over $130 billion rushed into ETFs during the second quarter. It was $80 billion for the first quarter and closer to $200 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022.

September 27, 2023

Price Declines Are a Good Time to Buy More Shares of Dividend Stocks

You check your brokerage account and see that the market, and your stocks, are dropping. Panic can set in if you don’t have a plan.

September 20, 2023

Don’t Time the Market: Time Your Opportunities with Great Dividend Stocks

When I recommend a stock for its dividend, I always try to ensure that I’m not overpaying. I don’t, however, try to time the market.

September 13, 2023

High Yield from the Vice Industry

Everyone has some sort of a vice: snack food, alcohol, coffee, yoga, or collecting something. These are not consumer staples by the traditional definition. However, when the purse strings get tightened, these habits are often considered an essential part of the budget.

September 6, 2023

Own the Best Dividend Stocks to Steer Clear of Dividend Cuts

Learn key insights into Q2 earnings, dividend trends, the looming threat of dividend cuts, and how to build a robust dividend strategy to secure your income. Don’t miss out on this essential guide for dividend investors.

August 30, 2023

You Really Can Pay Your Bills with Dividends

I see these claims all over social media: I just paid all my bills with my dividends. It’s usually accompanied with a hashtag like #financialfreedom, #passiveincome, or #FIRE (financial independence retire early).

August 23, 2023

Why Dividends Make Sense Before & After Retirement

The reason we invest boils down to two motives: building wealth for the future, and generating income right now.

August 16, 2023

How to Avoid Being Blindsided by a Dividend Cut

This is not the first time I’ve been blindsided by a dividend cut. After all, I’ve been in this industry for over a decade. And since I plan on being a dividend investor for many years to come, this likely won’t be the last.

August 9, 2023

Poor Earnings Release… Time to Panic?

It’s earnings season, and I find myself tied to my computer, looking through numbers until I feel dizzy. No matter what industry or type of stock I look at, one thing is certain: It’s not all sunshine and roses.

August 2, 2023

Start Building Wealth with Dividends Today

I would love to have a stock portfolio like the late Ronald Read, Grace Groner, or Anne Scheiber. Wouldn’t you?

July 26, 2023

Why I’ll Never Use a High-Yield Savings Account

I went into the bank a few days ago and was talking to the teller about putting my nephews as named beneficiaries on my accounts.

July 19, 2023

How to Use Volatility to Your Advantage

“If you fail to plan,” Benjamin Franklin once said, “you are planning to fail.”

July 12, 2023

Can Outrage Create Opportunity for Dividend Investors?

Target Corp. (TGT) faced backlash over merchandise that appeared on shelves at the end of May… then again faced backlash after reacting to the first round of backlash. The stock saw nine straight days of losses.

July 5, 2023

Is This 6.7% Yield Too Good to Be True?

I always keep an eye on Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings, as these companies have proven dividend track records.

June 28, 2023

Activist Investors Are Coming for Your Favorite Companies

Some of the world’s largest firms have been in the crosshairs of activist investors.

June 21, 2023

Collect a 4.8% Yield from the Future of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the internet.

June 14, 2023

The Best and Worst Piece of Investing Advice I’ve Ever Received

One of my favorite pieces of investing advice became the reason for many of my successes… but when followed too literally, it also fueled some of my biggest losses.

June 7, 2023

The Dividend Yield “Sweet Spot”

These companies aren’t worth your time. You deserve above-average yields.

May 31, 2023

Is Ford the EV Dividend Payer Your Portfolio Is Missing?

The Ford Motor Co. (F) and Tesla Inc. (TSLA) announcement last week was huge, and Ford may just be the EV exposure that your dividend portfolio is missing.

May 24, 2023

One Number Proves You Should Invest Like Warren Buffett

This is perhaps the most important number for any dividend investor or income seeker…

May 17, 2023

Unlock Extra Income from Your Neighborhood’s Newest Monstrosity

As I head to my home office, I look out the living room window to check the sky. More than once, I’ve been tricked into thinking we’re due for torrential rain when I spot the gray wall of the recently erected CubeSmart, a monstrosity that towers over my neighbors’ homes.