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Some “safe” 10%+ yields can quietly erode your capital, especially in covered call ETFs. Learn how to avoid traps and build a ...

Identifying stocks to buy and hold for decades rather than months or years can be difficult. The world and the economy are constantly changing, creating risks for long-term investors. A dividend ...

With that, let's consider two dividend-paying companies that look like strong buys for the next two decades: Medtronic ( MDT -0.19%) and Merck ( MRK 3.72%).

Dividend stocks offer stability and outperformance. The payouts provide steady income, unlike volatile stock prices. Read ...

Dividend stocks are great long-term investments ... That makes them great dividend stocks to buy and hold for the next 20 years. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful ...

How many shares do you need to buy? A little simple math will get you the answer ... will cost you about $24,600. Before you rush to buy into AT&T for its dividend, make sure you've read up ...