Every investor’s goal is getting big returns. But for income investors planning for retirement, the…
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This telecommunications company’s dip in free cash flow and 2013 dividend cut raise questions, but a smart acquisition gives its dividend new hope.
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This Chinese oil developing company has an unsafe, albeit attractive, dividend yield.
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AT&T Dividend Safety: Is $180 Billion in Debt Too Much?
Monday, December 17, 2018AT&T (NYSE: T) has amassed $180 billion in debt and the market cap is only…
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Ferrellgas Partners’ debt has led to a fixed charge ratio that puts its distribution in dire jeopardy.
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Pfizer’s struggles with free cash flow and dividend cuts may have a silver lining if its growth meets expectations.
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Natural Resource Partners sold off assets and paid down debt, but the distribution cuts this caused make the stock unsafe for income investors.
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It may be tempting to get excited about MFA Financial’s high yield, but this REIT’s history of dividend-slashing proves that the current return is not sustainable.
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Is this 11.7% dividend still safe?
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This stock’s dividend safety rating is low, but its future looks promising…