Author: Brian Bollinger, Simply Safe Dividends

Now that interest rates are finally on the rise, many dividend investors are understandably concerned about whether or not REITs are still a good sector to own. Let’s find out what REIT investors need to know to better manage the risk in their portfolios as interest rates potentially rise…

It remains a core holding in our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio…

It’s essential to understand the different options available to both maximize your retirement savings and shield that money from loss. One such option that has grown significantly in popularity over the past decade is an insurance product called an equity indexed annuity (also known as a fixed indexed annuity, or just an index annuity). This article reviews some of their key features, as well as the pros and cons of these products…