Mar 7, 2019

According to Dan Wiel, writing for the Wall Street Journal, dividend stocks are looking more attractive heading into 2019. Although the S & P 500 and the Dow have roared back after losses in the fourth quarter of 2018, many people are getting nervous. And when investors get nervous, they get defensive. And when investors get defensive, the record shows they move toward dividend stocks. The Journal says that the Federal Reserve’s shift to a neutral stance on interest rates following three years of rate increases is adding to dividend stocks’ appeal right now. Rising interest rates usually hurt dividend stocks by pushing bond yields higher, but with rates settling down again and markets looking for direction, dividend stocks make sense. We'll review the Journal report and how the Black Diamond Dividend Portfolio is positioned for growth. You don't want to miss today's show MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!