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Should preferred stocks be part of your portfolio?

Should preferred stocks be part of your portfolio?

Stocks come in two primary categories: preferred and common. Both categories share the following three characteristics: They represent a share of ownership in a company.They are available for purchase and for sale in the open market.They are acquired in the same way....
Buying bonds: What to get, what to avoid

Buying bonds: What to get, what to avoid

Income-focused investing is an investment strategy that involves putting together a portfolio of dividend-paying stocks and high-quality bonds. You’ll earn a dependable source of income through your investments without putting in much work, if you put your portfolio...
What is income-focused investing?

What is income-focused investing?

There is no single solution for investing. A person’s investment strategy depends on a number of factors, such as their goals and how much they have to invest. For investors who want to guarantee a stable, fixed income over a long period of time — and are willing to...
4 secrets to successful investing

4 secrets to successful investing

Buy! Sell! Bull! Bear! It’s no wonder people are spooked by the frequent fluctuations of the stock market. Financial news websites and TV channels frequently dramatize the highs and lows of the financial world. So why would you want to put your money into a...