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The energy sector can be a great place for income investors to find higher-yielding options. The average energy stock in the S&P 500 has a yield of around 3% at its current share price, which is more than double the 1.3% yield of the broad market index.

Traditionally, a large portion of equity returns has come from two factors - reinvested dividends and compounding. We present two income-focused approaches: a fund-based portfolio for hands-off investors and a stock-plus-ETF portfolio for active investors. Both strategies target a 6% income yield, capital preservation, and inflation-beating growth, but differ in maintenance ask and risk profiles.

Retirement income investing and high-yields are not mutually exclusive. In fact, I could see a case for building a prudent portfolio that consists of 7%+ yielding securities. Yet, there is a merit of including lower yielding securities as well.

It is rare to find a fund that combines high yield, high growth, no leverage, and strong underlying quality. I share my favorite fund that checks all of these boxes. I also share how to position it in a portfolio.

Buying right and holding tight can be a winning investment strategy over in-vogue short-term strategies. EPD has strong fee-based earnings, strong balance sheet, and growth projects coming online, offering a 6.8% yield and potential for double-digit total returns. CSWC excels in the lower middle market with an internally managed structure, low expenses, and an 11% yield, supporting regular and ...

It is rare to buy an investment that is both deeply discounted and enjoying strong momentum. However, we share two such opportunities right now. We share why we think they are still undervalued and have significantly further to run.

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields slightl...

Inflation is sticking around, hitting essentials like food hard. People are stressed, and it's no wonder, as basic living is now a budgeting battle. I believe we can fight back with two stocks built for this reality. They offer high, growing income and are built to last even in rough markets. These picks help beat inflation, protect income, and grow wealth over time. They're my go-to tools for ...