These five companies are great stocks for income-hungry dividend investors. It’s a poorly kept secret that dividends are a large driver of stock market returns. Over the past 25 years,
5 Dividend Stocks to Buy in November
Big Government
Dear Mr. Berko: I own a small tool and die shop with 61 employees. Most people have no idea of the mountains of government (state and federal) regulations from the
Stocks for 12 Years
Dear Mr. Berko: My spouse and I are both 55 and have $15,000 we’d like to invest for at least 12 years. Would you recommend two stocks that we can
The Right Image
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MATTERS OF THE ART
Two renowned contemporary art enthusiasts share their collection with a South Florida museum—and gear up for Art Basel Miami Beach. There’s a large portrait by artist Mickalene Thomas, titled “Portrait
What Investors Can Learn From This Failed Self-Driving Start-Up
Its CEO is a brilliant hacker. It had a potentially disruptive product idea and big-name venture funding. But at the last minute, this company hit a very predictable pothole. Here’s
My $802,179 Netflix Mistake
I sold 90% of my original position in the disruptive video giant way too soon. When you find a growth stock early in its cycle of redefining the market, you
Thoughts on CenturyLink
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 300 shares of CenturyLink five years ago at $46. It hasn’t gotten that high since. My stockbroker recommends that I buy another 300 shares and
AT&T and Time Warner Merger
Dear Mr. Berko: AT&T is my largest position. I started buying the stock at $24 in the summer of 2009. I own 6,783 shares, and my dividends are reinvested as
Want to Own a Legal Monopoly? Then You’ll Love These 3 Stocks
Believe it or not, monopolies still exist. Here’s how investors can benefit. “The key to investing is not assessing how much an industry is going to affect society, or how