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Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT

How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

$42,000 a year is a number that shows up in a lot of places: a modest retirement supplement, a part-time…

John Seetoo | Apr 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Ares Capital and Three Others Drive PBDC’s 12% Dividend; Is It Sustainable?

A roughly 12% yield from a single ETF sounds like income investing made easy. Putnam BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:PBDC) packages…

John Seetoo | Apr 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT

BIZD’s 25 BDC holdings mask growing weakness in its top income sources

The core promise of VanEck BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:BIZD) is simple: own a basket of Business Development Companies so that…

David Beren | Apr 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM EDT

BIZD’s 9.3% Yield Hides a Troubling Credit Stress Building Beneath

Public BDCs are now trading at a roughly 21% discount to net asset value, and VanEck BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:BIZD)…

Drew Wood | Apr 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

Four Stocks That Can Fund a $75,000 Early Retirement on a $1 Million Portfolio

Replacing a $75,000 salary with investment income from a $1 million portfolio requires a blended yield of exactly 7.5%. That…

Drew Wood | Apr 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM EDT

A $750,000 Portfolio That Throws Off $51,000 in Dividends

A $750,000 portfolio generating $51,000 a year in dividends requires a blended yield of roughly 6.8% across your holdings. Whether…

Drew Wood | Apr 13, 2026 at 8:37 AM EDT

How to Pull $55,000 a Year Out of an $850,000 Brokerage Account

An $850,000 brokerage account sounds like a lot of money until you do the math on what it actually pays.…

Lee Jackson | Apr 13, 2026 at 7:50 AM EDT

The Russell 2000 Is Crushing All the Major Indices: 5 Passive Income Dividend Winners

The Russell 2000 is a stock market index that tracks the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap companies in the United…

Drew Wood | Apr 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT

How a $500K Nest Egg Can Throw Off $31,000 in Annual Dividends

A $500,000 portfolio in a savings account earning near-nothing is a missed opportunity. That same $500,000 deployed into income-generating assets…

Austin Smith | Apr 12, 2026 at 5:50 AM EDT

How Much Do You Need To Invest To Make $100k On Dividends Right Now? New PF Investment Income Series

Replacing a $100,000 annual income with dividends is a concrete, achievable goal for investors with enough capital and the right…

Rick Hoberg | Apr 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM EDT

BIZD Is Generating a 9% Yield. What Could Go Wrong?

VanEck BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:BIZD) has quietly built a following among income investors drawn to its 9.3% dividend yield and…

Rich Duprey | Mar 30, 2026 at 9:39 AM EDT

5 Monthly Dividend Payers Down 21%: A Chance for Endless Cashflow?

Monthly dividend stocks offer something most income investments cannot: a paycheck every single month. For investors building passive income, that…

Lee Jackson | Mar 3, 2026 at 8:18 AM EST

Time for Boomers to Play It Safe: Our 5 Safest Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks

While many Baby Boomers have enjoyed a long bull market over the past 35 years, there is a point when…

Michael Williams | Feb 23, 2026 at 6:56 AM EST

Just Four Dividend Stocks Transform $400,000 Into $2,500 a Month Retirement Income

A $400,000 portfolio can generate over $2,600 a month, but only if you’re willing to hold assets that most retirement…

Lee Jackson | Feb 12, 2026 at 7:46 AM EST

Retirees Rely On These 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks

Passive income is revenue generated without the earner’s continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking…

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How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Ares Capital and Three Others Drive PBDC’s 12% Dividend; Is It Sustainable?

BIZD’s 25 BDC holdings mask growing weakness in its top income sources

BIZD’s 9.3% Yield Hides a Troubling Credit Stress Building Beneath

Four Stocks That Can Fund a $75,000 Early Retirement on a $1 Million Portfolio

A $750,000 Portfolio That Throws Off $51,000 in Dividends

How to Pull $55,000 a Year Out of an $850,000 Brokerage Account

The Russell 2000 Is Crushing All the Major Indices: 5 Passive Income Dividend Winners

How a $500K Nest Egg Can Throw Off $31,000 in Annual Dividends

How Much Do You Need To Invest To Make $100k On Dividends Right Now? New PF Investment Income Series

BIZD Is Generating a 9% Yield. What Could Go Wrong?

5 Monthly Dividend Payers Down 21%: A Chance for Endless Cashflow?

Time for Boomers to Play It Safe: Our 5 Safest Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks

Just Four Dividend Stocks Transform $400,000 Into $2,500 a Month Retirement Income

Retirees Rely On These 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks

“Grow a Spine”: All-In Podcast Pushes Back on AI Regulation and Calls PayPal’s $60 Takeover Offer Just an Opening Bid

The $1.2 Million 401(k) Tax Trap That Costs Retirees 40% in Hidden Surcharges

$3,000 a Month in Sun City: Here’s How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings

The $1.2 Million 401(k) Tax Trap That Costs Retirees 40% in Hidden Surcharges

$3,000 a Month in Sun City: Here's How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings

“Grow a Spine”: All-In Podcast Pushes Back on AI Regulation and Calls PayPal’s $60 Takeover Offer Just an Opening Bid

The $1.2 Million 401(k) Tax Trap That Costs Retirees 40% in Hidden Surcharges

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How $600K Can Deliver a $42,000 Paycheck Without Working a Day

Ares Capital and Three Others Drive PBDC’s 12% Dividend; Is It Sustainable?

BIZD’s 25 BDC holdings mask growing weakness in its top income sources

BIZD’s 9.3% Yield Hides a Troubling Credit Stress Building Beneath

Four Stocks That Can Fund a $75,000 Early Retirement on a $1 Million Portfolio

A $750,000 Portfolio That Throws Off $51,000 in Dividends

How to Pull $55,000 a Year Out of an $850,000 Brokerage Account

The Russell 2000 Is Crushing All the Major Indices: 5 Passive Income Dividend Winners

How a $500K Nest Egg Can Throw Off $31,000 in Annual Dividends

How Much Do You Need To Invest To Make $100k On Dividends Right Now? New PF Investment Income Series

BIZD Is Generating a 9% Yield. What Could Go Wrong?

5 Monthly Dividend Payers Down 21%: A Chance for Endless Cashflow?

Time for Boomers to Play It Safe: Our 5 Safest Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks

Just Four Dividend Stocks Transform $400,000 Into $2,500 a Month Retirement Income

Retirees Rely On These 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks

“Grow a Spine”: All-In Podcast Pushes Back on AI Regulation and Calls PayPal’s $60 Takeover Offer Just an Opening Bid

The $1.2 Million 401(k) Tax Trap That Costs Retirees 40% in Hidden Surcharges

$3,000 a Month in Sun City: Here’s How to Retire There at 62 Without Touching Your Savings

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The $1.2 Million 401(k) Tax Trap That Costs Retirees 40% in Hidden Surcharges

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