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Drew Wood | May 22, 2026 at 6:10 AM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio That Pays a 65-Year-Old More Than Her Final Salary at the Same Job She Just Left

A marketing manager who retired at the end of 2025 walked away from a $98,000 salary after 35 years of…

David Beren | May 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT

Most Retirees Skip Over This $13 Billion BDC Income ETF That Pays 13 Percent Quarterly

Income-focused investors comparing high-yield options to mainstream dividend funds encounter a familiar gap. VanEck BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:BIZD) pays a…

Vandita Jadeja | May 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM EDT

Earn Monthly Checks: 3 Top Dividend Stocks Revealed

Wages keep you afloat. Dividends keep paying whether you show up at work or not. That distinction is why income-focused…

David Beren | May 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

A new Nationwide Retirement Institute survey paints a stark picture: most Americans approaching retirement do not actually understand the program…

Drew Wood | May 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT

5 Monthly Dividend Investments That Add Up to $2,500 Every Single Month

Most portfolios do not fail because the math is impossible. They fail because real life bills arrive every 30 days…

Rich Duprey | Apr 25, 2026 at 9:25 AM EDT

Is Main Street Capital the Best Monthly Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

The market has spent much of 2026 stuck between two competing forces — stubbornly high interest rates and a growing…

Vandita Jadeja | Apr 24, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT

This Portfolio Pays Me Every Month (No Work Needed)

The 10-year Treasury yield sits at 4.26% and the Fed funds rate has been held at 3.75% for more than…

John Seetoo | Apr 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM EDT

BDC dividend squeeze cuts PBDC payout 14% as rates stay low

Putnam BDC Income ETF (NYSEARCA:PBDC) attracts income investors with a yield near 12%. But the most recent quarterly distribution tells…

Drew Wood | Apr 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Replace a $90K Salary With Dividend Income: The $1.5M Strategy Explained

At 6% yield, a $1.5 million portfolio produces $90,000 per year. That is achievable today with real income investments. The…

Vandita Jadeja | Apr 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM EDT

Put $10,000 Into These High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Collect Passive Income Year After Year

Capital deployed into dividend-paying assets generates cash whether markets are up or down. In early 2026, with tariff uncertainty and…

Drew Wood | Apr 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Rental Property

A rental property generating $2,000 a month in net income is a goal millions of Americans chase. Building that income…

Drew Wood | Apr 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

A Dividend Portfolio Paying More Than the Average American Salary

The average American earns between $60,000 and $65,000 a year. That number is also a common income replacement target for…

Lee Jackson | Apr 16, 2026 at 8:48 AM EDT

Boomers and Gen X Love Passive Income From 5 of the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks

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

Joel South | Apr 16, 2026 at 8:12 AM EDT

Want $7,166 in Passive Income? Invest $100,000 Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Market volatility reminds investors how fragile earned income can be. Dividend income requires no selling, timing, or macro predictions. It…

Drew Wood | Apr 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

An $85,000 annual income sits right at the edge of what a $1.25 million portfolio can realistically deliver, but only…

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A Dividend Portfolio That Pays a 65-Year-Old More Than Her Final Salary at the Same Job She Just Left

Most Retirees Skip Over This $13 Billion BDC Income ETF That Pays 13 Percent Quarterly

Earn Monthly Checks: 3 Top Dividend Stocks Revealed

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

5 Monthly Dividend Investments That Add Up to $2,500 Every Single Month

Is Main Street Capital the Best Monthly Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

This Portfolio Pays Me Every Month (No Work Needed)

BDC dividend squeeze cuts PBDC payout 14% as rates stay low

Replace a $90K Salary With Dividend Income: The $1.5M Strategy Explained

Put $10,000 Into These High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Collect Passive Income Year After Year

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Rental Property

A Dividend Portfolio Paying More Than the Average American Salary

Boomers and Gen X Love Passive Income From 5 of the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks

Want $7,166 in Passive Income? Invest $100,000 Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

‘You’re Gonna Go Into Retirement Broke and Wait on Mom to Die’: Dave Ramsey’s Reality Check for a Caller Eyeing His Inheritance

“You Don’t Want to Pass the Burden of Investments Down to Your Daughter”: Suze Orman’s Advice to a 78-Year-Old With a Disabled Heir and $111K in Savings

EEM’s 0.69% Fee Quietly Costs You $690 a Year, but Your Cheaper Alternative Charges $90

'You're Gonna Go Into Retirement Broke and Wait on Mom to Die': Dave Ramsey's Reality Check for a Caller Eyeing His Inheritance

"You Don't Want to Pass the Burden of Investments Down to Your Daughter": Suze Orman's Advice to a 78-Year-Old With a Disabled Heir and $111K in Savings

‘You’re Gonna Go Into Retirement Broke and Wait on Mom to Die’: Dave Ramsey’s Reality Check for a Caller Eyeing His Inheritance

“You Don’t Want to Pass the Burden of Investments Down to Your Daughter”: Suze Orman’s Advice to a 78-Year-Old With a Disabled Heir and $111K in Savings

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A Dividend Portfolio That Pays a 65-Year-Old More Than Her Final Salary at the Same Job She Just Left

Most Retirees Skip Over This $13 Billion BDC Income ETF That Pays 13 Percent Quarterly

Earn Monthly Checks: 3 Top Dividend Stocks Revealed

The Nationwide Social Security Survey Says Most Americans Are Flying Blind on Benefits, Here’s the Income Strategy That Fills the Gap

5 Monthly Dividend Investments That Add Up to $2,500 Every Single Month

Is Main Street Capital the Best Monthly Dividend Stock to Buy Now?

This Portfolio Pays Me Every Month (No Work Needed)

BDC dividend squeeze cuts PBDC payout 14% as rates stay low

Replace a $90K Salary With Dividend Income: The $1.5M Strategy Explained

Put $10,000 Into These High-Yield Dividend Stocks and Collect Passive Income Year After Year

A Monthly Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like a Rental Property

A Dividend Portfolio Paying More Than the Average American Salary

Boomers and Gen X Love Passive Income From 5 of the Safest Monthly Dividend Stocks

Want $7,166 in Passive Income? Invest $100,000 Into These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

The “Quit Your Job” Portfolio Pays $85,000 From $1.25 Million

‘You’re Gonna Go Into Retirement Broke and Wait on Mom to Die’: Dave Ramsey’s Reality Check for a Caller Eyeing His Inheritance

“You Don’t Want to Pass the Burden of Investments Down to Your Daughter”: Suze Orman’s Advice to a 78-Year-Old With a Disabled Heir and $111K in Savings

EEM’s 0.69% Fee Quietly Costs You $690 a Year, but Your Cheaper Alternative Charges $90

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'You're Gonna Go Into Retirement Broke and Wait on Mom to Die': Dave Ramsey's Reality Check for a Caller Eyeing His Inheritance

"You Don't Want to Pass the Burden of Investments Down to Your Daughter": Suze Orman's Advice to a 78-Year-Old With a Disabled Heir and $111K in Savings