AMLP ETF

Many income-production asset classes provide subpar offerings. It is either high yield or high growth and rarely something in the middle. I share why infrastructure could be a solution to fill this gap.

Building a lasting dividend growth portfolio requires focusing on high-quality blue-chip stocks that consistently grow dividends. Many turn to SCHD for this, but it is not enough. I share three of the very best 6%+ yielding dividend growth stocks available today that can lay a foundation for a successful dividend growth portfolio.

U.S. inflation increased in December, marking the largest monthly increase in overall prices since February 2024.  The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in December from November, up 2.9% from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Many investors in 2025 need dependable passive income, and one outstanding way to get reliable regular dividends is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The energy sector seems to be in constant boom or bust, resulting in wildly swinging performance from year to year relative to most other sectors. That said, energy is still essential for civilization to function and that requires ways to produce and move it. Today, we are comparing several closed-end funds in the energy infrastructure space, including a few that are more heavily focused on MLPs.

Retiring on $1 million is increasingly challenging. Doing it with dividends can make it more feasible. I share two approaches to retiring on dividends with $1 million.

AMLP is a buy due to its high dividend yield, outperforming other passive investments, and potential benefits from Trump's pro-oil policies. The ETF focuses on midstream energy infrastructure, less affected by oil price volatility, and benefits from increasing U.S. production and pipeline capacity. AMLP's largest holding, Energy Transfer LP, leads in natural gas pipelines, enhancing the fund's stability and growth prospects.

High dividend yield stocks with consistent growth are attractive ways to grow wealth and passive income over time. However, not all high-yield dividend growth stocks are good buys at all times. I share 2 that seem very overrated and 1 that seems very underrated by Mr. Market right now.

Dividend investing done right is remarkably simple. I focus on businesses that are durable and defensive and have strong balance sheets and well-covered dividends. I share 3 all-star high-yields that also offer very impressive growth potential.