Jul 6, 2014 by John Maxfield1 Piece of Warren Buffett's Advice Most People Can't FollowWhy being "greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy" is easier said than done.
Jul 6, 2014 by John MaxfieldWarren Buffett's Most Important Money-Making RevelationIt's far too easy for investors to dismiss the prescience of Warren Buffett's advice that it's "far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price."
Jul 6, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Large Stake in Chimera Investment Corporation Isn’t a Good Reason to Buy Its StockChimera Investment Corp. is a classic example of why you shouldn't follow in the footsteps of hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Jul 6, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Can an Ex-Spouse Reduce Your Monthly Benefits?In most cases, the answer to this is no.
Jul 5, 2014 by John MaxfieldBank of America Deserves Blame for Its Financial Crisis MeltdownDon't be fooled; Bank of America can't blame Countrywide Financial for all its woes since the financial crisis.
Jul 5, 2014 by John Maxfield1 Reason You Should Buy a House Right NowHouses are 37% more affordable today than they’ve been over an average of the past 33 years. But that is quickly changing.
Jul 5, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: How Taking Benefits Early Can Increase Your Net WorthEven though your Social Security benefits grow the longer you wait to receive them, doing so could ultimately reduce your net worth.
Jul 4, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy You Shouldn’t Be Surprised If Annaly Capital Management’s Dividend Is Eventually Cut in HalfThanks to the relationship between interest rates and Annaly's dividend, it seems inevitable that the high-yielding mortgage REIT will continue to cut the size of its quarter distributions.
Jul 4, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: 27 States That Won’t Tax Your BenefitsWondering how to escape state income taxes on your Social Security benefits? You could start by moving to one of these 27 states.
Jul 3, 2014 by John MaxfieldWant a Great Dividend Stock? Here’s Why Walgreen Co. Fits the BillThere are few dividend stocks in the market today that are as reliable as Walgreen Co.
Jul 2, 2014 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Red Lobster's Demise Could Happen Sooner Than You ThinkThe business practices of Red Lobster's new owner will hasten the restaurant chain's demise.
Jul 1, 2014 by John Maxfield9 Reasons I'd Never Invest in Annaly Capital Management, Inc.To me, the evidence is clear: Annaly Capital Management will never be in my portfolio.
Jul 1, 2014 by John MaxfieldHere's Why Dividend Investors Love AFLAC IncorporatedLooking for a great dividend stock? Here's why you could do a lot worse than AFLAC.
Jun 30, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: 2 Important Questions About Your BenefitsAnswering a reader's question about when someone can apply for Social Security and how much they'll likely get after doing so.
Jun 30, 2014 by John Maxfield3 Reasons Johnson & Johnson Belongs in Your Dividend PortfolioWhen it comes to paying dividends, few stocks can match up to Johnson & Johnson.
Jun 29, 2014 by John MaxfieldThe S&P 500's 10 Best Stocks Through the First Half of 2014These 10 companies on the S&P 500 have outpaced the competition in the first six months of the year.
Jun 29, 2014 by John MaxfieldThis Simple Chart Shows Why Wal-Mart Is in TroubleA single pivotal metric suggests that Walmart's best days may be in the rearview mirror.
Jun 29, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: This Strategy Helps Married Couples Boost Their BenefitsIf you're married and are on the verge of retirement, then this simple strategy may help you maximize your benefits.
Jun 28, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Why You Shouldn't Regret Taking Benefits at 62While some "experts" like to make retirees feel guilty about taking Social Security early, there's mounting evidence that there's absolutely no reason for you to regret taking benefits at 62.
Jun 27, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: 3 Simple Charts That Will Help You Decide When to Take BenefitsIf you're trying to decide when to take Social Security benefits, then these are three charts you have to see.
