Cigarette smoking has been in decline for decades, but that hasn’t stopped Altria Group (NYSE: MO) from making heaps of dividend payments to satisfied shareholders. The company behind the leading Marlboro brand raised its quarterly payout 58 times over the past 54 years. In 2023, Altria distributed about $6.8 billion worth of dividend payments. The […]
There’s a bit more uncertainty in the markets these days. Inflation has remained stubbornly persistent, calling into question when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Add in rising tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and we could be entering into a more turbulent economic period. Investors seeking a safety […]
Get your money’s worth with this article, as it offers not one but three potential answers to Devon Energy‘s (NYSE: DVN) dividend question. While there’s no definitive answer, the prospect of significant returns to shareholders is clear. Devon Energy’s capital return to shareholders First, Devon Energy will pay at least $0.88 in dividends this year through […]
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is a leader in paying dividends. The oil giant paid a whopping $14.9 billion in dividends in 2023. That was the third-highest total in the world. It will likely pay even more in dividends in 2024. Drilling down into Exxon’s massive dividend On the one hand, ExxonMobil’s total dividend outlay in 2023 […]
Many people approaching retirement have fears about the state of their future finances. In a 2023 survey, the Nationwide Retirement Institute found that 75% of people aged 50 and over are concerned that Social Security benefits will run out at some point in their lives. And even if that doesn’t worry you, there’s the risk […]
(Bloomberg) — Dangling juicy dividends and ample liquidity at major institutional investors, shares of pipeline companies in North America have been selling at the fastest pace since 2017, and bankers say the market remains open for more. Most Read from Bloomberg After a slow start in 2023, sales of new and existing shares in the […]
For investors seeking a steady stream of monthly income, real estate investment trusts (REITs) that pay dividends on a monthly basis emerge as a compelling financial strategy. Let’s check out two with yields up to 7.2%. Whitestone REIT Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) owns and manages a portfolio of 55 open-air retail centers containing approximately five million […]
This accountant quit his $170K job to live off dividends — here’s what it would take for you to do the same After landing a big promotion, a corner office and a salary that would make most Americans weep with joy, accountant Jeff Teeples decided he had everything he needed from the corporate world. So […]
It’s tax time again. If you are receiving a tax return, it’s the perfect opportunity to consider buying a monthly dividend ETF to jumpstart your investment portfolio. Rather than splurging on an expensive toy or trinket that you’ll likely forget about in a year, it’s a wise idea to consider putting the money to work […]
Dividend income is a great way to boost your financial situation in the short and the long term. The extra income can add stability and make it easier for you to work less today and potentially retire early. There are many great high-yielding stocks to help you generate significant dividend income. By investing $15,000 each […]
It’s easy to like dividend stocks. The obvious reason is that they supply recurring income. Many dividend payers also offer growth from a rising income stream and capital appreciation potential. Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Oneok (NYSE: OKE), and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors as great options for […]
According to a report by Janus Henderson Global, companies paid a staggering $1.7 trillion in dividends to their shareholders in 2023. That was a record amount of cash payments, 5% above 2022’s total. Hundreds of companies helped drive the corporate sector’s record dividend outlay. However, three rose to the top as the biggest payers: Microsoft […]