Latest articles by Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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More Power to Utility Stocks
investing For steady, albeit modest, growth and above-average dividend yields, it's still hard to top utilities.
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The Bond Rally Isn’t Over
investing Bonds are no riskier today than they were a year ago. If you own them for current income and diversification, stand firm.
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A Preference for Preferred Stocks
investing Many preferred shares offer better current yields than junk bonds issued by companies with lower credit ratings.
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Buy Emerging-Markets Bonds
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets Scores of vibrant, investment-grade firms are based in the developing world.
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Think Outside the Bank to Boost Yield
investing We offer a wide-ranging menu of investments offering increasing yields.
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5 Types of Income Investments That Should Shine in 2014
investing If you’re set for life or will need your money soon, go ahead and bank your cash. Otherwise, get in there and invest.
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Where to Keep Your Savings Now
savings If you're hoping to earn a decent return on your money, the best place to stash it depends on how soon you'll need it.
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Best Deals in Bonds
investing Municipal bonds remain one of the most attractive fixed-income sectors.
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2013 Was a Tough Year to Go Without Stocks
investing Our stockless "Tofurky" portfolio cooked up pretty dry. Here's how we're tweaking the recipe for next year.
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Dump Your Bonds? No Way
insurance This is shaping up as the worst year for the fixed-income markets in more than a decade. Still, bonds belong in most portfolios.
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No Bubble for Income Stocks
investing There is scant evidence that companies are in a cash bind that could interrupt tomorrow's dividends.
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Build Your Retirement Home Before You Retire
home Buy (or build) a vacation home now with an eye to retire there.
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How Income Investors Should React to Recent Market Volatility
investing Treasury yields may rise a little more, hurting bond investors. But shareholders need not worry that the current unpleasantness is a leading to a repeat of 2008’s disaster.
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Juice Up Your Dividends With Electric Utilities
investing If you want a 4% yield and a minimal number of shocks, you will find that electric utilities shine brightly.
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Investing Lessons for Income Seekers
investing Here are the shiniest pearls of income-investing wisdom senior editor Jeff Kosnett has collected while penning his 100 columns.
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Rev Up Your Portfolio With Energy MLPs
investing Master limited partnerships could return an additional 10% to 15% this year.
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The Bonds with the Most Bang for the Buck
investing Discover the surprising fixed-income category that gives you the most yield relative to risk. Earn 3% on your savings with little downside.
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Dividends in Overdrive
investing Companies such as Ford Motor and Quest Diagnostics are experiencing strong dividend growth thanks to a few factors.
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Preferred REITs Pay Off
REITs Select brand-new issues or ones that are less than a year old. That assures you four to five years of fixed dividends.
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Dividend Seekers, Don’t Fear Rising Taxes
investing Higher tax rates are no cause to give up on dividend stocks or funds that focus on them.
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Outlook for Income Investors, 2013
investing Expect most bonds and bond funds to keep their value while you collect the income they generate.
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Our 2012 High-Yield, No-Stocks, Tofurky Portfolio
investing This annually updated portfolio cooks up income and some growth without using any common stocks.
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9 Dividend Rebuilders to Buy Now
investing Investing in companies that are restoring their payouts is a sound long-term strategy.
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Ode to Ginnie Mae
investing Funds that invest in GNMA securities add safety to your portfolio.
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