I'm constantly looking for ways to improve The Daily Paycheck. As part of that process, I've created two different portfolio templates, each of which is organized in a different manner. Which one do you like better? Read More
Analyst Articles
The Daily Paycheck Email Alert: “Ask Amy” and Get Her Expert Analysis on Companies YOU Care About
November 4, 2011
Starting today, I'm going to give you an opportunity to ask me for my opinion on YOUR portfolio holdings, or any stocks or funds you're considering buying or selling right now. Read More
Today's pick is an interesting domestic opportunity with an above-average yield of 7.5%. Read More
Warning: Stay Away From These High-Yield Stocks
October 27, 2011
As an income investor, the dividend yields are tempting. I’ve found yields of 14.3%… 15.1%… and even 19.6%. Annual yields that high almost sound too good to be true, but the securities offering them are a proven investment. The businesses behind… Read More
The Amazing Dividend Chart You HAVE to See
October 19, 2011
I have a chart I want to show you. It’s nothing complex or hard to understand. In fact, I take pride in how simple it is to read. You’ll be surprised the information shown in this chart is the result of less than two years of work;… Read More
Mortgage REITs will make nice additions to my portfolio some day -- but that day hasn't come. I'll explain why I'm still concerned about these investments. Read More
This 6.2%-Yielder Hasn’t Dropped in the Sell-Off
October 12, 2011
As the editor of the income-investment newsletter The Daily Paycheck, it’s my job to find safe, high-yielding investments that my readers can hold without worrying about the ups and downs of the market. #-ad_banner-#Today, those securities can be difficult to… Read More
The One Stock You Don’t Have to Worry About
October 5, 2011
In a brutal market, this stock has been a star. In fact, since the sell-off started in late July the S&P 500 is down 17.5%. This stock is actually UP 7.4%. And that’s when our… Read More
The S&P 500 Index dropped 14.3% in the most recent three months. But there is one class of investments generating income and holding up quite well in this environment. Read More
September 2011 Mid-Month Update — Caution Ahead For This Traditional Defensive Sector
September 20, 2011
Here's why I think this "go to" defensive sector is much riskier than it appears... Read More