Bill Gross — perhaps the most famous and successful bond investor in history — had a recent quote that made me chuckle. Talking to The New York Times about interest rates, Gross said, “Americans have assumed the roller coaster goes one… Read More
Analyst Articles
The Dividend Spoils of Vice — and Virtue
April 5, 2010
Crime doesn't pay, but vice does. Or at least, it used to. Before the latest market downturn, tobacco, alcohol and gambling stocks could be counted on for a dependable stream of income. Read More
I’m Dropping My Rating on JFP Published: 03/25/10 at 12:30 PM ET Dear Friends, I added the Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Floating Rate Fund (AMEX: JFP) to my Daily Paycheck Portfolio on December 15, 2009. One of my motivations was the fund’s… Read More
Safe Bulkers — Update and Buying Opportunity Published: 03/19/10 at 12:00 PM ET Dear Friends, This week, the shares of “Paycheck Portfolio” holding Safe Bulkers (NYSE: SB) took a downward slide. On Friday, March 12th, the shares closed at $8.67. Read More
How to Earn 8.8% From Government Bonds
March 18, 2010
Tax time is rolling around. And it’s one more time when I’m reminded about how much I pay — and potentially still owe — the government. So I thought this was a fitting time to turn the tables — and get a government to pay me for awhile. Read More
The Daily Paycheck — March Mid-Month Update
March 18, 2010
Mid-Month Update — March 2010 To supplement my monthly Daily Paycheck newsletter, I publish a regular “Mid-Month Update” near the middle of every month. I use this mailing as a way to keep you abreast of recent events surrounding my Paycheck Portfolio. To ensure uninterrupted delivery… Read More
My Secret to Lasting Dividend Income
March 12, 2010
The main character in Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.’s 1965 book, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, is an eccentric philanthropist. He thinks it’s unfair that babies don’t all start with an equal playing field. “I think it’s a heartless government that will let one baby be born owning a… Read More
Government Paychecks From Around the World
March 5, 2010
Tax time is rolling around. And it's one more time when I'm reminded about how much I pay -- and potentially still owe -- the government. So I thought this was a fitting time to turn the tables -- and get a government to pay me for awhile. Read More
The Daily Paycheck — February Mid-Month Update
February 22, 2010
As some of you know, I enjoy a good game of poker. I also had the pleasure of covering the professional tournament circuit for a number of years as a reporter. In that time, I learned valuable lessons about what it takes to stay in the game -- and about being a disciplined investor. Read More
Answers to Your Daily Paycheck Questions
February 16, 2010
I just want to say how much I've appreciated the comments and questions I've received since I launched The Daily Paycheck. I assure you that I read all the feedback you send in. I wish I could answer each one personally, but there just aren't enough hours in the day. Read More