Dividends
iWatchMarkets article: Ed Rempel, CFP, Explains Why Self-Made Dividends Are Better Than Ordinary Dividends, In Every Way
Most investors think dividends are one of the safest and smartest ways to create retirement income. But are they really? Ordinary dividends have some significant drawbacks that are often overlooked: There’s another option: self-made dividends. Instead of relying on companies to decide when and how much income you receive, you create your own cash flow…
Read MoreMonthly Fixed Pay ETFs & Funds Are a Brain Fart!
I talk with people all the time who have an ETF or mutual fund that pays a fixed monthly amount. In most cases, they misunderstand it. Most think they are receiving regular income—but chances are, it’s usually a brain fart. Many investors misunderstand how these monthly pay investments work. From covered call ETFs and dividend…
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