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Dividend Power was established in 2019 with the goal of guiding investors in the world of dividend growth investing and stocks that pay dividends. Over time, it has transformed into a reliable resource for those looking to build wealth through these investment strategies and work towards financial independence. At Dividend Power, you can explore topics such as investing in dividend growth stocks, budgeting, debt reduction, retirement planning, wealth building, and read interviews with individuals who have successfully reached financial independence.

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Averaging Down Stock: What is it?

5 days ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

The term averaging down stocks refers to an investment strategy of purchasing additional shares of a stock by an existing shareholder after the price has dropped. Hence, the average stock price is lower for the second purchase than when the investor initially bought shares. The strategy has risks, though, because whether the stock price drops more or recovers is unknown. An investor is likely exposed to further losses if a company performs poorly, and the decline is not temporary.
3 Reliable Utility Stocks for Steady Income

1 week ago | dividendpower.org | Bob Ciura

Investors typically purchase utility stocks for their safety and dividend yields. Indeed, utility stocks have often been referred to as “widow and orphan” stocks due to their consistency and reliable dividend payouts year after year. With the ongoing war in Ukraine, above-normal inflation, and the potential for a recession, investors looking to reduce volatility in their portfolios could consider utility stocks.
Carter’s Dividend Cut Because of Tariffs and Uncertain Market Conditions

1 week ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

Carter’s, Inc (CRI) cut its dividend due to tariffs, inflation, and a stressed customer base. Additionally, difficult market and business conditions have created uncertainty for the company. The firm slashed its dividend to zero during the pandemic in fiscal year 2020 and restored it but too quickly. The share price has fallen dramatically since late 2021.
A Share Buyback Explained

2 weeks ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

A share buyback is when a corporation purchases its own stock in the open market with excess cash and sometimes debt. The activity is also referred to as share repurchases, stock repurchases or stock buybacks. Anyone owning the stock can participate, but it is not a requirement. Companies have several possible uses for their cash flow or excess cash on the balance sheet.
Reverse Mortgage: A Lifeline or a Trap for Retirees?

3 weeks ago | dividendpower.org | Danielle Miura, CFP®

Every month seemed like the same story as Susan and I reviewed her bills. No matter how much she cut back, lowering the thermostat or skipping her favorite outings, it never seemed enough. Her home, once a place of comfort and joy, was now a source of financial strain. Every time I walked through Susan’s front door, I saw the life she had built with her late husband. To Susan, this house wasn’t a dwelling, it was where she raised her children and the last place she shared with her husband.
Arbor Realty Trust: Navigating Challenges After Dividend Cut

3 weeks ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (ABR) cut its dividend due to higher interest rates and increased delinquencies. Additionally, rapidly changing economic and business conditions, as well as tariffs, have created uncertainty for the Trust. The firm is maintaining liquidity while working through the delinquencies, but the process takes time. Arbor Realty had a 12-year streak of annual increases and was a Dividend Contender. It will lose both because of the cut.
Book Review: Is The Intelligent Investor Still Relevant Today?

1 month ago | dividendpower.org | Nadia Tahir

Benjamin Graham’s “The Intelligent Investor,” first published in 1949 and revised multiple times (most notably in 1973), has guided countless investors through market highs and devastating lows. It’s the book Warren Buffett credits as “the best book about investing ever written,” and the one that fundamentally shaped his investment philosophy on his journey to becoming one of the richest people in the world. But is a book published decades ago still relevant in today’s fast-paced market?
Organon: Dividend Cut to Prioritize Debt Reduction and Growth

1 month ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

The Organon Co. (OGN) cut its dividend because of net debt, leverage, and capital allocation priorities. Additionally, changing economic and business conditions have created uncertainty for the pharmaceutical company. The firm’s dividend was constant for 15 quarters. The share price has declined almost continuously since the spinoff. Investors exited this dividend stock because of worries about poor operating results, leverage, and a possible dividend cut.
Apartment REITs: Information and a Guide

1 month ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

Apartment REITs own, manage, and rent out residential housing to tenants. They own and sometimes lease multifamily housing units to lease to people. With rents moving higher over the past couple of years, this type of real estate investment trust (REIT) has become popular as an investment. Also, the business is resilient to recessions because of the vital nature of its service. People need places to live, and they will rent if purchasing a home is out of reach.
Wendy’s Dividend Cut: The Causes and Our Outlook

1 month ago | dividendpower.org | Prakash Kolli

The Wendy’s Company (WEN) cut its dividend because of intense competition, leverage, inflation, and a stressed customer. Additionally, changing economic and business conditions have created uncertainty for the restaurant chain. Systemwide and organic sales growth are now negative. The firm reduced its dividend during the pandemic in fiscal year 2020 and increased it in 2021 and 2022, but it was constant for nine quarters. The share price has fallen dramatically since 2022.