Tag: Stocks
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Investing in only stocks until you die?
That’s the question asked by WSJ columnist Jason Zweig this Halloween. Scary scary stuff. I don’t know the answer and Mr. Zweig doesn’t pretend to either but he points out an interesting scenario. This scenario has to do with two people who retire three years apart, both with $1 million invested. Here’s how his scenario…
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Ups and Downs: Eastman Chemical vs. Hercules Capital
Eastman Chemical (EMN) Jumps 5% Today Eastman Chemical (EMN) stock surged 5% today, but no specific news from March 5, 2025, directly explains the spike. Here’s what might be driving it: No breaking news hit today, so this jump likely reflects lingering positivity from earnings, sustainability efforts, or market trends. Hercules Capital (HTGC) Stock Dips…
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7 reasons to be skeptical of today’s U.S. stock market
Here they are in no particular order. Simply Safe Dividends (This is not an ad. I pay for this service.) published their note on the past year and they illustrated how much of the market is concentrated in just a handful of stocks which all of them are in the technology sector. An individual investor…
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September 2023 Recap
My annual income increased $25 as a result of dividend increases from Microsoft (+10%), NJR (+7.7%), and 5 other holdings. Meanwhile, there were changes to the Dividend Safety Scores of W. P. Carey, Smucker, and Walgreens. W.P. Carey Surprises With Plan to Exit All Office Properties; Dividend Could Be Reduced by Around 20%. Downgraded to…
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Cash competing with dividend stocks
Higher interest rates means government-bonds and FDIC insured bank accounts can provide yield without the risk inherent in owning equities. Because U.S. government bonds are considered to be safer than even blue-chip stocks, some investors say it is difficult to justify putting money in the relatively risky stock market. The extra yield from a dividend-paying…
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WSJ looks at four retirees with $1 million nest egg
What’s it like to retire with about $1 million in savings? The Wall Street Journal took a look at four retirees who have between $1 million to $1.6 million in assets. It’s an interesting read if you’re in or near retirement. For retirees able to accumulate $1 million in savings, the funds translate into inflation-adjusted…