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Book SynopsisEarn predictable returns, hedge against inflation, and get cash payouts with dividend investing Investing In Dividends For Dummies gives you detailed information and the expert advice you need to successfully add dividends to your investment portfolio. In a time of market volatility, dividends are safe bets. They're also a great choice for investors looking to supplement retirement income. This book offers clear explanations and tips to help you make careful and informed decisions about dividend stocks and their place in your portfolio. You'll learn how to research and invest in dividend-paying companies, choosing among traditional share purchases, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs). You'll also get ideas for increasing your dividend investments over time. With this Dummies investing guide, the check's in the mail! Understand dividend stocks and develop a smart strategy for adding them to your portfolioFind out what to look for when researching dividen
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Dividends 5
Chapter 1: Beginning with the Basics of Dividend Investing 7
Chapter 2: Digging into Dividend Details 25
Chapter 3: Grasping the Good and the Bad of Dividends 37
Part 2: Exploring the Wide World of Dividends 55
Chapter 4: Investigating Income-Generating Industries 57
Chapter 5: Focusing on REITs and Financials 85
Chapter 6: Taking a Tour of Dividend Investment Vehicles 107
Part 3: Choosing an Investment Approach 139
Chapter 7: Determining Your Investing Style and Making Plans 141
Chapter 8: Assessing Risk and Your Risk Tolerance 155
Chapter 9: Choosing Your Dividend-Investing Approach 167
Chapter 10: Finding a Broker and Placing Orders 197
Chapter 11: Staying Up to Date on Tax Laws 211
Part 4: The Part of Tens 229
Chapter 12: Ten Common Myths about Dividends 231
Chapter 13: Ten Dividend Investing Mistakes to Steer Clear Of 239
Index 245
