Building A $100,000 Snowball To Retire On Dividends

Charlie Munger's $100,000 milestone is still the most critical turning point on any dividend investor's path to financial independence. I detail the exact step-by-step strategy and investment vehicles that I would invest in to go from zero to financial freedom from dividends. I also discuss how I would position my dividend snowball for long-term stability and sustainability once financial freedom is achieved.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2026

Alerian MLP ETF Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $1.03

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: AMLP) declared its second quarter 2026 distribution of $1.03 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The dividend is payable on May 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 13, 2026. AMLP Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Record Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Payable Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is also the distributor for the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF and the ALPS | Alerian Energy Infrastr.

Business Wire • May 13, 2026

Midstream ETF Leaders AMLP & ENFR Announce Q2 Distributions

Midstream continues to solidify its reputation as a premier source of yield for income-focused portfolios. This week, two category-leading funds — the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) — declared their distributions for the second quarter of 2026.

ETF Trends • May 13, 2026

AMZA jumped 158% in two years, but the math behind those $0.34 checks is fragile

If you own the InfraCap MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:AMZA) for income, the question is simple: can the fund keep cutting those $0.34 monthly checks?

24/7 Wall Street • May 11, 2026

Buy 5-7% Yields On The Drop: Premier Buy-And-Hold Dividend Growth Machines

My favorite type of dividend stock to buy is one that yields 5-8% and consistently grows its payout at a pace that beats inflation over time. I detail two such opportunities that recently had their stock prices pull back despite posting strong fundamentals in Q1. Both MPLX and O are positioned as lower-risk, inflation-beating, buy-and-hold income compounders suitable for long-term portfolios.

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

Energy Market Outlook: Midstream Resilience & the Nuclear Renaissance

Volatility has defined energy markets throughout 2026, as oil prices and equities respond to geopolitical turmoil and shifting global supply expectations. While the year began with a bearish consensus forecast for oil prices in the high $50s, escalating tensions in the Middle East have pushed crude significantly higher.

ETF Trends • May 5, 2026

My Top 2 Buy And Hold Forever Infrastructure Income Picks

Infrastructure is a core piece of the durable income investor's puzzle. It has the potential to produce high recurrent dividends without NAV erosion. My current challenge is to find picks that produce sufficiently high yields and don't overallocate to the AI-related boom.

Seeking Alpha • May 5, 2026

A Simple 7%+ Yielding Portfolio To Sleep Well In Retirement

For retirees who do not want to do deep due diligence into picking individual stocks, there are attractive alternatives for still generating attractive income. I detail a simple portfolio for generating a 7%+ yield along with dividend growth. The portfolio combines monthly income machines with dividend growth powerhouses, providing an attractive combination of current income and long-term dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

10-13% Yields To Supercharge Your Early Retirement

It is generally prudent to focus on stocks with single-digit yields and steady dividend growth. However, not all 10%+ yields are dangerous. I detail two double-digit yielding income machines that offer strong sustainability without blowing up your portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

The Dark Side Of Dividend Investing That Leads To Underperformance

Dividend investing sounds like a dream retirement strategy. However, there is a real dark side to it that many investors overlook and thereby suffer from long-term underperformance. This article details the dark side of dividend investing and how to avoid it.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026