Author: Gene G. Smith, CPA Smith, CPA

Dividend-paying stocks have enjoyed a renaissance during the past several years. Despite the high-profile blowups of many financial stocks, dividend payers generally outperformed non-dividend payers during the financial crisis....

Income is important to consider when choosing an investment. Especially important for investors approaching retirement, income can add meaningfully to one’s total return, which comprises income and price return (capital...

Bonds present investors with a number of potential benefits. In general, bonds have provided investors with growth and less risk than stocks historically. Economic events that tend to decrease stock prices have sometimes...