Author: Brian Bollinger, Simply Safe Dividends

Let’s take a closer look at why the market was so disappointed with Cisco’s latest earnings report and evaluate if its dip could be a buying opportunity for investors seeking the best high dividend stocks or signs of a value trap…

Let’s take a closer look at what has made this company such a remarkable success story and if it’s likely to continue generating industry-leading growth over the coming years to make it a “buy and hold forever” dividend growth stock…

Like with most high-yield stock classes, MLPs have their own unique challenges when it comes to successfully investing for the long-term. Let’s take a look at what makes MLPs different than regular dividend stocks and what things investors need to focus on in order to navigate these challenging and potentially treacherous waters…

Assuming the company is able to deliver annual earnings growth between 6% and 8% over the coming years, the stock appears to offer annual total return potential of 10% to 12%…

Telecom stocks often serve as core holdings for income investors who have a low tolerance for risk, especially retirees living off dividends. Let’s take a closer look at Vodafone Group (VOD), one of the world’s largest telecom behemoths, to see if its 5.7% dividend yield is safe and appealing for our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio, or if the company could be a value trap…