by TraderMantras | Jan 8, 2019 | Featured, Wealthy Retirement
During the pounding stocks took in the last quarter of 2018, one part of the market was virtually untouched by the volatility that rocked our worlds. Yes, as you might expect from the bond guy, that part of the market was my corporate bond portfolio. We did have a...
by TraderMantras | Jan 8, 2019 | Featured, Liberty Through Wealth
I have a confession to make. The duration and extent of the market sell-off that started in October caught me off guard. The usually reliable convergence of the fourth quarter rally and third year of the presidential election cycle rally never materialized. My...
by TraderMantras | Jan 8, 2019 | Featured, Wealthy Retirement
If you are interested in investing in dividend-paying stocks, then you must understand the dividend payout ratio. The dividend payout ratio is simply the amount of dividends paid divided by the total net income of a company. Many dividend stock investors use this...
by TraderMantras | Jan 7, 2019 | Featured, Wealthy Retirement
Note: Today, we are starting a new channel on Wealthy Retirement focused on financial literacy. As we fill out the section, you’ll find articles on basics that will be appropriate for beginners, as well as more complex ideas – all with the goal of helping...
by TraderMantras | Jan 7, 2019 | Featured, Liberty Through Wealth
A year ago, I argued that tax reform would boost the economy, employment, wages, research and development, capital spending, and corporate earnings. Prominent critics like economist Larry Summers disagreed. Summers insisted that – thanks to low productivity and...
