Author: Brian Bollinger, Simply Safe Dividends

Even if long-term growth is ultimately slower than expected, the company should remain a cash cow with an extremely safe dividend.

Few companies have been as reliable as this one. The business generates excellent free cash flow, sells recession-resistant products and has reliably increased its dividend every year since 1977.

Boeing just reported first-quarter earnings, telling investors it was withdrawing its 2019 financial guidance and suspending its share repurchases. Let’s review what management had to say and how it could affect Boeing’s dividend safety going forward.

Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the estate tax on stock and dividends, including who needs to worry about this issue and what strategies can be utilized to minimize the tax bill.

Many investors want to know whether or not their individual portfolios can make them financially independent during retirement. In other words, just how much dividend income do you need to live comfortably during your golden years, and how large a portfolio is required? That’s a complicated question, but here’s a basic guide that can help you think through some of the biggest factors.