I have said to you on multiple occasions that the dividends are not guaranteed. I also tell that to my clients.
You have said it twice in post 56 and 60. I had you at 56Tax policy is an overrated concern.
Why? I do my own taxes and work for myself every year, I will keep from being sheep thank you, stay concerned, and watch those yearly adjustments. Would you tell your boss you don't want a raise because you'd have to pay more in taxes? Remember, every dime of money you pay to Verizon is with after tax dollars. Tax policy doesn't change every year. The tax policy we have right now regarding stocks and dividends has been the same since 2004.
You meant law lol! Like I say, I do my own taxes and the entitlement adjustments change often It may change, but has very little to do with stock recommendations. Example: If I have a client who is living on social security and needs more income and they own Verizon or Philip Morris, should I tell them to sell it just because it is possible they may pay more in taxes?
You win money, you pay taxes, you make money, you pay taxes, you buy something, you pay taxes. I know what I paid last year in taxes do you? About a third of your earnings Quite the contrary, because any stock that pays a higher dividend needed to offset the tax burden will inherently carry more risk. When I see a fee like this being imposed, it only makes me want to buy the stock more. Hedge funds own approximately 7% of the shares.
Actually hedge funds are far less, but far more powerful. The 2008 tax crises changed that some. Try over two trillion and less than 2% The media has you brainwashed.
That is saying I am brainwashed, stop please and stay on topic. Say the media has the masses brainwashed or something to that effect, keep it civil. The majority of the owners in stocks like VZ and VZ specifically are mutual funds and ETFs, which in turn are owned by those people who own those funds. Stock prices and the dividends are a result of earnings (current and future), cash flow, assets and debt levels, the overall economy, and political events. I'm not trying to be rude, but if you like guarantees, just keep your money in a checking account, where currently you are losing money, yes losing money.Thank you, but do you know why I can play all day? I know the best way to double my money is to fold it in half and put it in my pocket. SO what do you do? Why are you so qualified on this manner? I admit, I am just an amateur when it comes to this stuff. Can I ask you where you attained your degree? I amuse a masters or PHD?