May 5, 2014 by Chuck SalettaWhy Invest in Dividends?Dividends can deliver a significant part of your total return, without forcing you to sell.
Apr 29, 2014 by Chuck SalettaKeep Your Head This Earnings SeasonThe market doesn't always reward good earnings or punish bad ones -- so don't buy or sell based on the announcement alone.
Apr 28, 2014 by Chuck SalettaIt's Time to Part Ways With Air Products and ChemicalsAir Products and Chemicals is a great company whose market price simply reflects the hope that activist investor Bill Ackman can help it unlock more value.
Apr 26, 2014 by Chuck Saletta3 Tips to Increase Your Social Security CheckWork longer, start collecting later, and earn more.
Apr 24, 2014 by Chuck SalettaMSA Safety's Dividend Announcement Will Tell You the Real StoryCold, hard cash tells a story that management may not be able to verbalize.
Apr 22, 2014 by Chuck Saletta3 Reasons Why Saving Money MattersYou have to save money for it to compound, savings gives you flexibility, and the more you save, the less you need to save.
Apr 21, 2014 by Chuck SalettaHow Boring Investing Can Fatten Your WalletThe reward for holding on to solid, dividend-growing companies may be cold, hard cash.
Apr 21, 2014 by Chuck Saletta3 Reasons to Hold On to Aflac's StockAflac has a decent valuation, a solid balance sheet, and a well-covered dividend with room to continue growing.
Apr 14, 2014 by Chuck Saletta2.5 Reasons to Hold On to Becton, Dickinson's StockBecton, Dickinson has a solid balance sheet, a well-covered dividend with room to keep growing as the company does, and a valuation that's not too far stretched.
Apr 14, 2014 by Chuck SalettaThis Is the Toughest Part of InvestingKeeping your wits about you while the market moves sharply against you.
Apr 9, 2014 by Chuck SalettaIt May Not Be Too Late to Reduce Your 2013 TaxesYou may still be able to reduce your 2013 taxes by contributing to a deductible retirement plan.
Apr 8, 2014 by Chuck Saletta2.5 Reasons to Hold On to McDonald's StockMcDonald's sports a solid balance sheet, a well-covered dividend with room to grow, and a valuation that's not too far stretched.
Apr 7, 2014 by Chuck SalettaThis Dividend Portfolio Continues to DominateIt's ahead of the market, even though that's not its primary focus. Let's talk about the latest from Union Pacific, Genuine Parts, and Raytheon.
Apr 5, 2014 by Chuck Saletta3 Steps to Get From Here to RetiredStop worrying about retirement and start working toward the golden years you're looking forward to enjoying.
Apr 4, 2014 by Chuck SalettaCan't File Your 2013 Taxes on Time? Here's How to Get an IRS ExtensionThe IRS will offer you an automatic six-month extension to file (but not pay) your 2013 taxes, as long as you file form 4868 by April 15.
Apr 1, 2014 by Chuck Saletta3 Reasons to Hold On to These Railroad StocksThese companies offer decent valuations, healthy balance sheets, and covered dividends with room to keep growing.
Mar 30, 2014 by Chuck SalettaA Rising Dividend? Bank on It!Wells Fargo's dividend increase added it to the list of companies providing growing levels of income for this real-money portfolio.
Mar 26, 2014 by Chuck Saletta2.5 Reasons to Hold On to Texas Instruments' StockTexas Instruments boasts a healthy balance sheet, a well-covered and growing dividend, and a valuation that's not too far stretched.
Mar 23, 2014 by Chuck SalettaWhat Makes Texas Instruments' Stock Worth Owning?The same things that made it worth buying in the first place: a reasonable valuation, a solid balance sheet, and a decent dividend with room to continue growing.
Mar 22, 2014 by Chuck SalettaProfitable Investing: Repetitive, Boring, and DullDon't just do something, stand there!