Sunday, December 13, 2015

Weekly Links: December 13, 2015

Each Sunday I highlight any notable articles that I came across over the past week. Though I may not always agree with each of the articles highlighted, they will often provide an interesting argument for their position. We can take some concepts that may or may not align with our vision, then apply them to our framework, and voila, a new idea is born.

Articles you might find interesting:
- A Very Long Hill
- Wabtec Corp
- Frugal Advice: Gift Card Deals
- Depot Overview 2015 - KW 50
- 15 Dividend Increases, November 23 To December 4, 2015

The DIV-Net Featured Articles:

- 10 Stocks That Have Paid Dividends Since The 1800s
- Warren Buffettet's Investing Rules: 7 Stocks That Meet His Criteria
- Don’t Focus on Net Worth
- Sector Allocation As It Pertains To Dividend Growth Investing
- Baxter Vs Baxalta – Where is the Dividend?

Articles from D4L-News:

Need Retirement Income? Here Are 4 Choices for You
One thing most of us need in retirement -- besides hobbies and senior-citizen discounts -- is income. Once you stop working and your paychecks stop arriving, you'll need some money coming in with which to pay bills and live a comfortable life. Retirement income is critical, and it's up to you to plan where it's going to come from. There are plenty of possibilities besides Social Security, such as retirement accounts, regular investment accounts, dividends, and annuities. Let's review these...

7 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2016
The sad truth for dividend stock investors is that you’ll either have to buy longer-term Treasuries, which still don’t pay but about 3% annually on the 30-year…or take a deep breath and hunt for high yield stocks in the equity market today. If you’re a patient investor looking for some safe investments and a modest stream of income, these are the stocks for you as you prepare for a continued low-interest-rate environment in 2016… and probably beyond...

Eleven Dividend Stocks To Stabilize Your Portfolio
If you're an income investor looking to stabilize your portfolio, or just want a little extra cash, dividend-paying stocks are often a great thing to own. With interest rates still historically quite low, you can get yields that are more than three or even four times what a bank might pay. But which dividend stocks are the best? There are many great options, but I like to look for companies with a solid track record of paying and even increasing dividends, along with some potential for share price growth. Here are 11 dividend stocks that are worth a look right now...

3 Top Stocks to Buy for Your Kids or Grandkids
When asked what they would change about their investing decisions, one of the most common responses people give is "start sooner." And while we can't turn back time for ourselves, we can help the kids in our lives get an early start. Not only should this help them financially, but it's a great way to plant the seeds for a lifetime of financial well-being. We asked three of our regular contributors to offer up a stock they see as a top choice to buy for a kid in your life. They gave us...

2 Small Dividend Yields With Big Growth Potential
It's tempting for investors looking for income to give in to the appeal of high dividend yields. But seasoned income investors know that yield is only one facet of the equation when building a portfolio of good dividend stocks for long-term income generation. Indeed, stocks with unimpressive dividend yields often possess some of the best long-term value for income investors...

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There are some really good articles here, please take time and read a few of them.

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