There is a lot to know about reinvesting dividends, from how it works to the tax treatment to living off dividends in ...

What are qualified dividends vs ordinary dividends? Here, we examine which is which, how each one is taxed and what it means ...

That tax edge makes preferred stocks more enticing, especially those offered by companies in the energy, utilities and banking sectors. As income products post stronger returns than in past years, the ...

Decades of schooling. A lifetime at work. A couple of years to enjoy, if you’re lucky. Then it’s all over. That’s the deal generations of Americans have been sold for more than a century: Work hard ...

Understanding the difference between qualified vs non-qualified retirement plans is key to maximizing your savings and making the most of your tax situation. Qualified plans, like 401(k)s and 403(b)s, ...

Sector by sector, U.S. dividend stocks have outperformed so far this year, with historically dividend-friendly industries surpassing those with a more growth-oriented focus. Take utilities, long a ...

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best food stocks with dividends. Top food companies tend to have strong brand recognition that allows them to charge premium prices, along with ...

In this article, we will take a look at special dividend stocks. A special dividend is a one-time cash payout that typically follows a significant cash windfall, such as the sale of part of a company ...

In a recent article, I dug into the pros and cons of dividend reinvestment. After the article was published, readers sent me a few emails with questions about other dividend-related topics. Since this ...

Investors too often assume that dividends, whether from U.S. companies or foreign corporations, are taxed similarly. Under U.S. tax law, however, that assumption is incorrect and making mistakes can ...

You can receive monthly dividends if you buy enough dividend stocks, but some companies make it much easier. These three monthly dividend stocks simplify portfolio allocation while providing steady ...

Warning! Here comes one of Kelly’s rants. Read at your own risk. One of my pet peeves is when preparing folks’ tax returns, I see all too often a large percentage of folks owning some or a lot of ...