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Knowledge@Wharton December 18, 2002 |
You Could Have Shorted Dot-coms; You Just Didn't Why did common sense, sound analysis or betting against the trend fail to curb the enthusiasm in this case? |
The Motley Fool March 24, 2004 Bill Mann |
The Taxman Cometh, Eh? Canada looks at tax changes that could needlessly reduce the attractiveness of some income stocks. |
Knowledge@Wharton Siegel, Metrick & Gompers |
A Simple Solution to Stock Market Woes: Kill the Corporate Dividend Tax The authors argue that a simple solution to restoring investor confidence while boosting economic growth would be to eliminate one of the most detrimental taxes in the U.S. economy -- the corporate dividend tax. |
The Motley Fool September 15, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
This Is the Secret of the Market's Best Stocks Don't discount dividends. |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2003 Susan L. Hirshman |
Playing the Dividend Tax Cut The proposed elimination of double taxation on dividends has got many a client and advisor alike wondering: "Should I dump munis and start loading up on dividend-generating stocks?" The prudent financial advisor's response should be, "Not yet." |
Knowledge@Wharton June 4, 2003 |
Bush's Dividend Tax Cut: Glass Half Empty or Half Full? The final tax-cut bill the president signed into law at the end of May did not eliminate dividend taxes, but reduced the dividend tax to 15%, from a high of 38.6%, for investors in the top tax bracket. Is that enough to provide the benefits advocates had predicted? |
The Motley Fool January 6, 2005 |
Two Ways to Profit Beginning investors may wonder how, exactly, they can profit by owning stocks. Dividends and/or price appreciation can make you rich. |
The Motley Fool March 31, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Uncle Sam Double-Dips on Dividends Taxation of dividends: it's not what you earn that counts -- it's what you keep. |
Financial Planning June 1, 2012 Richard McMahon |
Defending Dividends Lower tax rates on income from dividends clearly benefit American investors and I'd argue the economy. Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, the maximum tax rate on dividend income could skyrocket to as high as 43.4% from 15%. |
The Motley Fool January 2, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Dividends vs. Salary for Businesses C- and S-type corporations can save taxes, depending on how they classify compensation. |
Investment Advisor August 2007 Ken Ziesenheim |
The Income Barista Here is how investment advisors can build diversified dividend portfolios for their clients' retirements. |
The Motley Fool November 30, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Focus on Future Dividend Yields Dividends have their place in many, if not most, portfolios. But don't just look for companies that are paying hefty dividends today. Here are two reasons why. |
The Motley Fool February 24, 2006 Nathan Parmelee |
Cash Machines Over time keeping transaction costs and taxes to a minimum, buying beaten up stocks without worrying about getting heckled, and allowing dividend reinvestment to power returns will give you an advantage over the market. |
The Motley Fool November 22, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Pay the Penalty By looking at your tax situation before the end of the year and taking appropriate action, you can do your best to pay as little as possible to the IRS. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2004 Mathew Emmert |
Protect Your Dividends From the IRS Pay fewer taxes on dividends by choosing the best account and the right investments. The new, lower tax rate on dividends is a boon to investors, but there are still a few sticky areas to watch out for. |
The Motley Fool June 3, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Tax Rules for Selling Mutual Funds What do you do when it's time to sell? |
The Motley Fool May 6, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
5 Stocks That Fit Anywhere No matter what type of account you've got, these five stocks will serve you well. |
The Motley Fool December 23, 2005 Nathan Parmelee |
The Investing Strategy That Keeps Giving The best results from dividends require patience, a long-term time horizon, and excellent companies for your investment dollars. |
The Motley Fool March 15, 2004 Bill Mann |
Don't Be a "Yield Pig" Is an 8% dividend yield better than a 4% yield? "Not necessarily," says Bill Mann. After the change in the tax treatment of dividends last year, investors suddenly started valuing dividend-paying companies slightly higher. |
Financial Advisor June 2006 Bruce W. Fraser |
Sleeping Giants Companies and investors are waking up to dividends -- but will it last? |
The Motley Fool August 24, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Relieve Your Tax Burden: Part 2 Tax-favored accounts like Roth IRAs, qualified retirement plans, and 529 plans present some useful options to investors. Here's a guide to the quirks of less aggressive investment accounts. |
The Motley Fool September 21, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
5 Stocks That Made This Super-Smart Move Paying dividends for the first time is a great move in this environment. |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Do Dividends Really Matter? There's no one correct way to invest. Many dividend-paying stocks will provide strong returns to investors, but many stocks that don't pay dividends will also soar into the stratosphere. |
The Motley Fool February 29, 2008 Todd Wenning & James Early |
Don't Kill Our Dividends In May 2003, President Bush signed into law the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, which reduced the tax rate on qualified corporate dividends and long-term capital gains to 15%. Without an act of Congress, however, JGTRRA will not last beyond 2010. |
The Motley Fool June 14, 2008 Todd Wenning |
The Right Stocks for Your IRA We have to pay taxes on our IRA investments at one point or another. The secret is not overpaying so that you keep more of what's rightfully yours. These stocks will help you do that. |
The Motley Fool April 21, 2005 |
Don't Buy the Dividend! There's a bad time to buy into mutual funds. |
The Motley Fool January 31, 2005 Mathew Emmert |
Why Dividends Rule the Market Dividends are the key to long-term investment success. |
The Motley Fool October 20, 2006 Roy Lewis |
Life and Tax Changes Virtually every life event will affect your taxes in some way. Even if your life isn't changing, the tax laws are. It's up to you to be vigilant in keeping as much of your money as you possibly can. |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2011 Jordan DiPietro |
Should You Buy and Hold Canadian National Railway? Here are Canadian National Railway's stats when compared to three of its closest competitors. |
The Motley Fool May 14, 2004 Matt Richey |
The Power of Dividends It's more than money in your pocket. Dividends create powerful and advantageous incentives. Stock buybacks have been in vogue for years, but now are frequently overused. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Great Jobs: High Pay, Low Work Sit back and get paid for doing next to nothing -- it's a cushy job. Invest in a healthy, growing company that pays a significant dividend, and it will pay you cash every year. |
The Motley Fool September 13, 2004 Mathew Emmert |
Extra Dividends, Extra Growth A dividend strategy is eminently more rewarding than you think. |
The Motley Fool November 30, 2006 Ralph Casale |
Dueling Fools: Dividends Investing is generally fraught with future promise. Dividends can be an island of stability in a turbulent market, helping investors achieve long-term outsized gains. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2005 Russell Wild |
To Reinvest or Not to Reinvest Advisers have strong opinions on what to do with dividends and capital gains. But the choice may not be either-or. |
The Motley Fool May 11, 2004 |
Dividend Growth Packs a Punch Dividend investing isn't necessarily slow-paced and boring. |
The Motley Fool July 31, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Retire Rich With These Stocks Stick with these winners even after you quit. If you're approaching or in retirement, think about how dividend stocks can play a larger role in your investment strategy. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Dividends Are Hot Is it time to add some dividends to your portfolio? Consider dividend yield whenever you're evaluating a company as a possible investment. Consider mutual funds, too, which sometimes focus on dividend payers. |
The Motley Fool September 1, 2006 Philip Durell |
Dividend Basics Understanding how and why dividends are paid out by companies is an essential part of being a great investor. Not only do they give you extra purchasing power, they can also reveal a great deal about a company's financial health and its attitude toward shareholders. |
The Motley Fool September 8, 2004 Tim Beyers |
What Is a Good Dividend? One expert tours the market to find out what makes a worthwhile dividend. |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2004 Mathew Emmert |
Powerful Payouts Stock yields are still better than some might suggest. Have a look at why current dividend yields are anything but puny and what they can add to your bottom line. |
The Motley Fool October 16, 2006 Zoe Van Schyndel |
Tax-Efficient Investing Strategies Don't get so carried away in the quest to avoid paying taxes that you skip good returns solely for a reduced tax bill. It may seem attractive to eliminate taxes altogether, but for most investors, taxes are inevitable. Manage them wisely. |
The Motley Fool July 29, 2005 Nathan Parmelee |
Pile Into the Boomer Plan Dividend-paying stocks are vital to anyone's portfolio -- from retirees to recent grads. |
The Motley Fool January 27, 2004 Chris Mallon |
How Safe Are Your Dividends? Does a dividend yield look too good to be true? Here are some ways to tell. |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2005 Mathew Emmert |
Tax Tips for Income Investors Knowing the drill come tax time can put money in your pocket and alleviate hassles. |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2008 Todd Wenning |
Enjoy Your Dividends While You Can With 2008 possibly being the last year of broad-based dividend growth across the S&P, as well as the last opportunity for Congress to extend the 2003 Bush tax cuts, big changes may be around the corner for your dividends. |
The Motley Fool July 21, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Dividend Stock You Can Buy Don't let dividends confuse you. Once you understand why stocks pay dividends, you'll be able to separate the best from the rest and buy stocks that work for your needs. |
BusinessWeek March 28, 2005 Toddi Gutner |
Chasing Higher Yields Up North Canadian income trusts are attractive, but there are tax issues for U.S. investors |
The Motley Fool January 26, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
What Dividends Tell You Dividends can tell you a lot about a company -- perhaps more than you think. |
Financial Advisor March 2004 Marla Brill |
Filling The Tax-Favored Dividend Void Investors seem to covet higher dividends and lower taxes. Forty-three percent of respondents to a recent survey of 600 individuals conducted by American Century Investments said they are more likely to buy stocks that pay dividends qualifying for the new tax rate. |
The Motley Fool May 19, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Why Dividends Really Make a Difference Seeking out dividend-paying stocks is worth the effort. |