Jan 25, 2014 by Jordan WathenCarl Icahn Is Missing a Bigger Problem at eBayHow Carl Icahn could have more impact on eBay without a PayPal spinoff.
Jan 25, 2014 by Jordan WathenPrivate Equity Stocks vs. BDCs: What's the Difference?Here's how private equity stocks stack up to BDCs. I'll highlight the differences that really matter to investors.
Jan 25, 2014 by Jordan WathenMortgage REITs: The Shockingly High Price for High DividendsA look at the history of mREITs reveals investors pay a high price for high current dividends.
Jan 22, 2014 by Jordan WathenTaxes! What Realty Income Corp. Shareholders Need to KnowI'll explain how investors should pay taxes on 2013 dividends from a popular REIT, Realty Income Corp.
Jan 22, 2014 by Jordan Wathen7 Reasons T-Mobile Wants to Be Your BankerWhy T-Mobile plans to get into the pre-paid card industry.
Jan 21, 2014 by Jordan Wathen1 High-Yield Stock Trading at a Dirt-Cheap PriceHere's a new stock offering a fat yield, and a price under book value.
Jan 21, 2014 by Jordan WathenShould Mortgage REITs Fear This Man?Mel Watt is in charge at the FHFA. What does this mean for mortgage REIT's high yields?
Jan 19, 2014 by Jordan WathenWarren Buffett Says These Stocks Won't Make You RichHere's one industry that makes shareholders poorer, time and time again. Even Warren Buffett thinks so.
Jan 19, 2014 by Jordan WathenThe Student Loan Crisis Is Here, and It's Pretty ScarySee the startling statistics behind a growing student loan crisis.
Jan 19, 2014 by Jordan WathenThe Deficit Is Vanishing. America Isn't As Broke As You May Think.The U.S. budget deficit plunged nearly 50% in just one year. See what's behind America's rapidly improving financial condition.
Jan 18, 2014 by Jordan WathenWhat the NFL and Retiring Rich Have in CommonFootball and investing have one big, surprising similarity.
Jan 16, 2014 by Jordan WathenThis Dividend Stock Isn't Done Growing -- YetOne of the biggest BDCs has no plan to slow its growth spree yet.
Jan 14, 2014 by Jordan Wathen1 Big Bright Spot You're Overlooking at These Big BanksHere's why the results at Wells Fargo and JPMogan Chase foretell good quarters for credit card companies.
Jan 12, 2014 by Jordan WathenWhy China Wants to Kill Off BitcoinBitcoin took another blow in China as Alibaba banned it from the site. Here's why China wants to end the use of Bitcoin.
Jan 11, 2014 by Jordan WathenMortgage Rules Are Changing in 2014: Here's How They Affect YouNew mortgage rules could affect your ability to get a mortgage, and how much you pay. See how new mortgage regulations affect future homeowners.
Jan 11, 2014 by Jordan Wathen5 Stocks Warren Buffett Still LovesLearn more about the 5 stocks that have survived in Warren Buffett's portfolio through thick and thin.
Jan 10, 2014 by Jordan WathenBetter Buy Now: Prospect Capital vs. Main Street CapitalHere's how I would compare two top performing business development companies.
Jan 10, 2014 by Jordan Wathen1 Thing Investors Are Forgetting About REITsWhen it comes to REITs, preferred shares may trump the returns from common stock.
Jan 7, 2014 by Jordan WathenAmerican Capital Ltd. Finds a New Way to Make a BuckAmerican Capital is back in the game to grow its asset management business. Here's its new plan to profit.
Jan 7, 2014 by Jordan WathenHow Main Street Capital Is Busting the BDC TrendMain Street Capital continues to improve as other BDCs can't cope with compressed investment yields.