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Updated by Nate Parsh on May 17th, 2019 The ‘holy grail’ of dividend growth investing is to find businesses that offer: Growth potential High dividend yields Consistent and safe operations This article takes a look at 4 businesses that have: High dividend yields above 4% Above average total return potential Consistent operations backed by a…
Read MorePhoto by Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com How much does it cost to get by in retirement? Pretty close to what it costs to live before retirement, according to federal data. U.S. households led by someone who is 65 or older spend a whopping $50,178 a year, according to the latest federal data on consumer spending,…
Read MorePhoto by Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com How much does it cost to get by in retirement? Pretty close to what it costs to live before retirement, according to federal data. U.S. households led by someone who is 65 or older spend a whopping $50,178 a year, according to the latest federal data on consumer spending,…
Read MoreUSDA mortgage rates lower than most To date, the USDA home loan has helped millions of people buy homes in rural and suburban neighborhoods across the U.S. But this program now allows powerful refinance options to promote more affordable housing. Thankfully, USDA loan rates are low. These mortgage rates often beat their conventional counterparts (i.e.…
Read MorePhoto by Gustavo Frazao / Shutterstock.com Savvy shoppers know that with a little planning, they can earn cash back or rewards almost every time they shop. From shopping through cash-back websites such as Ebates to using discounted gift card websites like Raise, there are endless ways to save. Shopping the right stores also can save…
Read MorePhoto by Gustavo Frazao / Shutterstock.com Savvy shoppers know that with a little planning, they can earn cash back or rewards almost every time they shop. From shopping through cash-back websites such as Ebates to using discounted gift card websites like Raise, there are endless ways to save. Shopping the right stores also can save…
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A Medical Journal, The Lancet released results of research on levels of consumption of alcoholic beverages. The study found significant increases from 21 billion liters to 35.7 billion liters, a 70% increase. Driving up the numbers are low and middle income countries, especially in Southeast Asia where consumption went up 34% from 1990 to 2017.…
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A couple of months ago, HUD rushed to defend itself against claims it was denying mortgages to DACA Dreamers. There were other claims online accusing HUD, the FHA, Fannie Mae and others that DACA recipients were no longer eligible for mortgage approval. In late 2018 Housing wire investigation and reports led to a Buzzfeed exposé,…
Read MoreThe United States’ statutory corporate income tax rate is now more aligned with the rates of other nations . However, taxes on capital income, or corporate investment, are more than just the corporate income tax. Shareholder-level taxes, such as those on dividends and capital gains, also affect incentives to save and invest. The combined tax rate…
Read MoreLast month, the Texas legislature considered two bills geared toward relieving Texans’ property tax burden: Senate Bill 2 and House Joint Resolution 3 (companion legislation to Senate Joint Resolution 76). Both chambers approved SB 2, a 3.5 percent limit on increases for property tax levies, but the bill is currently in conference as the two…
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