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Gunnar Peterson

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Safety, dividends, & growth in that order. Follow on Twitter @totalreturninv

Recent Articles by Gunnar Peterson

Jul 23, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Does Caterpillar or Deere Build the Better Dividend Paying Machine?

Caterpillar and Deere deliver dividend growth, but which is the better value for income investors?

Jul 22, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Income Investing by the Poolside

Summertime and the investing is easy, P&G and Unilever's dividends will rise if that debt don't get too high.

Jul 18, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Colgate Looks Pricey -- Are There Any Bargains Left?

Which two Colgate competitors offer higher dividends at lower prices?

Jul 17, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

The High Price of Cheap Stocks

RadioShack's shares looked cheap right up until they weren't. Should investors dumpster dive for RadioShack or invest in quality like Wal-Mart?

Jul 16, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Can Cracker Barrel's Red-Hot Dividend Growth Continue?

Can one of the decade's dividend all-stars continue its streak?

Jul 15, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Do Big Box Stores Mean Big Value for Investors?

Lowe's and Wal-Mart offer great value for consumers, but are they a bargain for investors? Growth and defense matter in selecting the right retailer for your portfolio.

Jul 12, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Does Potash Corp Yield Dividend Growth?

Looking to agribusiness to harvest cash.

Jul 11, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Look to Quality When Investing in a Fairly Valued Market

In the fifth year of a bull run, what's an investor to do?

Jun 14, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Lessons From Dad: Why Dividends Are So Important

These stocks are your father's dividend stocks.

May 30, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Buy Stocks Like You Buy Groceries

Which companies milk the most cash out of the grocery aisle?

May 27, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Answering One of Life's Persistent Questions: Coke or Pepsi?

Which of these high-quality companies is a better buy today?

May 12, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

IBM: A Tech Stock That Warren Buffett Loves

Shareholder yield shows why IBM is the opposite of most tech stocks, and why that's a good thing.

May 5, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

1 Overlooked Secret to Warren Buffett's Phenomenal Success

He may not like paying dividends, but he sure likes receiving them. You should, too. Follow Warren Buffett to high quality dividend paying stocks

Apr 30, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

5 Companies It Pays to Own

Does doubling your income sound appealing? Use the hidden power of dividend growth to your advantage. Here are five companies from Cracker Barrel to Tiffany that have doubled their dividends.

Apr 30, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Is Now A Good Time To Sweeten Up Your Portfolio?

Can Hershey, Tootsie Roll, Nestlé and Mondelēz turn their chocolate rivers into streams of quality income for investors?

Apr 22, 2014 by Gunnar Peterson

Procter & Gamble's Remarkably Unremarkable Dividend Increase

As predictable as death and taxes, Procter & Gamble dividend: 58 years of raises and counting

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