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Melissa Brock, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Is There a Dividend Tax? Your Guide to the Dividend Stocks Tax Rate
May 2, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Is There a Dividend Tax? Your Guide to the Dividend Stocks Tax Rate

Melissa Brock

Yes, you'll have to pay a dividend tax, even if you reinvest dividends. Whether that comes as a total surprise to you or not, let's take a quick look at the dividend stocks tax rate, ordinary and qualified dividends and more.

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Dividend Stocks for Retirement: 3 Top Stocks and How to Invest
April 29, 2022 6:05 AM ET

Dividend Stocks for Retirement: 3 Top Stocks and How to Invest

Melissa Brock

Want to build up your retirement portfolio with dividend stocks? They offer a great income stream potential. Take a look at three dividend stocks for retirement we've hand selected as well as how to buy dividend stocks for your retirement portfolio.

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When to Sell Dividend Stocks and How to Do it
April 29, 2022 2:00 AM ET

When to Sell Dividend Stocks and How to Do it

Melissa Brock

Think you should hold onto dividend stocks forever? Not necessarily. Learn more about when to sell dividend stocks and how to do it in this article.

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How Many Dividend Stocks Should I Own?
April 28, 2022 12:00 AM ET

How Many Dividend Stocks Should I Own?

Melissa Brock

Have you ever wondered, "How many dividend stocks should I own?" If so, you're not alone. Let's take a look at the answer and why you want to consider having a portfolio of dividend stocks instead of holding just one or two.

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Dividend Stocks Ex-Date vs. Date of Record: What’s the Difference?
April 27, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Dividend Stocks Ex-Date vs. Date of Record: What’s the Difference?

Melissa Brock

There are four important dates to note when it comes to dividends: the announcement date, record date, ex-dividend date and payment date. What's the difference between the record date and the ex-dividend date? We'll find out in this article.

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Top Dividend Stocks and How to Invest in Them
April 25, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Top Dividend Stocks and How to Invest in Them

Melissa Brock

If you're interested in investing in dividend stocks and want the top dividend stocks in your portfolio, your first stop might be to look at individual dividend-paying stocks. You have other options available to you, which we'll take a look at in this article.

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Dividend Stocks vs. Bonds: Are Dividend Stocks a Good Substitute for Bonds?
April 25, 2022 7:00 AM ET

Dividend Stocks vs. Bonds: Are Dividend Stocks a Good Substitute for Bonds?

Melissa Brock

Dividend Stocks vs. bonds: Which type of investment makes the most sense for your portfolio? We'll take a look at the benefits of both and help you arrive at a final conclusion.

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Dividend Stocks vs. Index Funds (How to Choose)
April 22, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Dividend Stocks vs. Index Funds (How to Choose)

Melissa Brock

Dividend stocks vs. index funds: Which might you want to invest in? Let's go over the pros and cons of both types of investments to help you.

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Dividend Investing vs. Growth Investing
April 21, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Dividend Investing vs. Growth Investing

Melissa Brock

Dividend investing vs. growth investing: Which type of investment makes the most sense for you? Let's take a look at an overview of each and the pros and cons as well.

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Why Buy Dividend Stocks?
April 20, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Why Buy Dividend Stocks?

Melissa Brock

Why buy dividend stocks? Let's take a look at the reasons why you might want to put dividend stocks into your portfolio.

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ETFs vs. Dividend Stocks: Which Should You Invest in?
April 19, 2022 6:05 AM ET

ETFs vs. Dividend Stocks: Which Should You Invest in?

Melissa Brock

Trying to decide between ETF vs. dividend stocks? We'll walk you through the benefits of each type of stock and help you decide which one may be right for your investment objectives and goals.

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Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats: Which Should You Choose?
April 19, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats: Which Should You Choose?

Melissa Brock

Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats: Which group of high-flyers should you invest in? We'll explore this topic as well as provide a list from our content at MarketBeat.

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What Are Dividend Kings Stocks?
April 18, 2022 1:00 AM ET

What Are Dividend Kings Stocks?

Melissa Brock

Think you're game for investing in Dividend Kings? Here's what they are, a list you can choose from and what you need to think about before you invest in these reigning superstars.

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What is a Dividend Aristocrat?
April 13, 2022 3:10 PM ET

What is a Dividend Aristocrat?

Melissa Brock

Ready to invest in dividend stocks? Why not consider the Dividend Aristocrats? Let's learn more about this upper-crust level of dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks: How They Work and How to Invest
April 12, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Dividend Stocks: How They Work and How to Invest

Melissa Brock

How do you get dividends from stocks? Let's find out how dividend stocks work and how to invest in them.

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3 Best Recession-Resistant, Cost-Conscious Retail Stocks to Take a Look at Right Now
April 12, 2022 3:00 AM ET

3 Best Recession-Resistant, Cost-Conscious Retail Stocks to Take a Look at Right Now

Melissa Brock

Have you resorted to buying in bulk and trying to save money on everyday items? If so, think like a consumer and buy cost-conscious retail stocks. Here's how.

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3 Best Life Sciences Stocks to Buy Now
April 8, 2022 6:05 AM ET

3 Best Life Sciences Stocks to Buy Now

Melissa Brock

Thinking about digging into immunization stocks? Let's look more broadly, into life sciences stocks.

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4 Sin Stocks to Give Your Portfolio a Shot in the Arm
April 8, 2022 2:00 AM ET

4 Sin Stocks to Give Your Portfolio a Shot in the Arm

Melissa Brock

The 50 largest sin stocks have outperformed the MSCI World Index over the last 43 years, according to UBS (NYSE: UBS), which provides financial advice and solutions to private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide.

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3 Best Home Improvement Retailers to Turn to Now
April 7, 2022 1:00 AM ET

3 Best Home Improvement Retailers to Turn to Now

Melissa Brock

You already know about the surge in home improvement trends during the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and how homeowners tackled home improvement projects due to spending more time at home. 

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3 Insurance Stocks Worth Dipping into During Tough Economic Times
April 6, 2022 4:00 AM ET

3 Insurance Stocks Worth Dipping into During Tough Economic Times

Melissa Brock

Why not buy insurance right now? Everyone still pays for insurance during rough economic changes. Let's walk through three stocks to consider.

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Best RV Stocks to Pop into Your Portfolio Right Now
April 5, 2022 3:00 AM ET

Best RV Stocks to Pop into Your Portfolio Right Now

Melissa Brock

What's the biggest summertime craze to hit the U.S. in decades? You got that right — RVing. Take advantage of the continued popularity of camping and buy RV stocks for your portfolio.

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3 Best Telemedicine Stocks for Investors
April 2, 2022 1:00 AM ET

3 Best Telemedicine Stocks for Investors

Melissa Brock

What's a break in the clouds due to the pandemic? Maybe the ease of meeting with your doctor. Currently, 76% of U.S. hospitals connect with patients and practitioners through the use of video and other technology. 

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Thars Gold in Them Thar Hills: 3 Best Mining Stocks Right Now
April 1, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Thar's Gold in Them Thar Hills: 3 Best Mining Stocks Right Now

Melissa Brock

Certain stocks have been rocket-shipping into oblivion, such as agriculture stocks and oil stocks. In this piece, we'll focus on mining stocks, another area that is firmly in the "boom" camp in a boom-and-bust cycle. (Check out PwC's great info

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4 Best Grocery Store Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in April 2022
April 1, 2022 1:00 AM ET

4 Best Grocery Store Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in April 2022

Melissa Brock

Grocery stocks offer a built-in natural bear market defense due to strong demand. Grocery stores' currently inflated grocery prices means you can also capitalize on costs passed on to consumers. Look for grocery store stocks with competitive advantages over competitors and growth-oriented trajectories.

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