If I Could Only Buy 2 Investments While The Fed Hikes Rates

Rising interest rates could create serious pressure for consumers, corporations, housing, equity valuations, and the federal government's debt-servicing burden. However, there are some investments that are well-positioned for Fed rate hikes. I detail my two favorite places to invest that should be highly resilient in the current environment.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

Ranking the Safest Dividend Stocks in the Energy Sector Right Now

ExxonMobil's scale and diversification make it a safe dividend play. Enterprise Products' “toll road” pipelines are cash-generating machines.

The Motley Fool • Sep 18, 2026

A $100,000 Retirement Dividend Snowball In A Rising-Rate World

Building a $100,000 dividend snowball is foundational for financial security and passive income. I detail how I would go about doing so in today's rising rate environment. I also share some specific picks and how to allocate capital on a percentage basis to build the snowball.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Worth Buying Right Now

ExxonMobil is on track to become a Dividend King. Brookfield Renewable pays a high yield and is exposed to the AI boom.

The Motley Fool • Sep 4, 2026

5% Blue-Chip Yields With Likely 10%+ Growth Getting Cheap On The Drop

5%+ yields and 10%+ per-share growth outlooks are a rare combination. I look at two opportunities with this expectation (and the track record to support it). These businesses also have strong balance sheets and stagflation-resistant business models.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

The One Investing Strategy I Would Use To Prepare For A Lost Decade

We could very well be on the verge of a lost decade for markets. This sets investors up for several potential traps in their strategy. I detail the one strategy that I would use to position myself to thrive when retired in a lost decade.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

2 Dividend Stocks Compounding Quietly While Oil Headlines Distract Everyone

Brookfield Renewable focuses on utility-scale green energy projects. NextEra blends a reliable utility with a higher-growth green energy business.

The Motley Fool • Aug 25, 2026

Is Brookfield Renewable a Better Buy Now Than It Was 6 Months Ago?

Brookfield Renewable's share price certainly looks more attractive than it did six months ago. Investors should be careful of falling knives.

The Motley Fool • Aug 23, 2026

Brookfield Renewable to Issue C$750 Million of Green Bonds

BROOKFIELD, News, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) (“Brookfield Renewable”) today announced that it has agreed to issue C$750 million aggregate principal amount of medium term notes (the “Notes”), comprised of C$400 million aggregate principal amount of Series 21 Notes (the “Series 21 Notes”), due August 13, 2036, which will bear interest at a rate of 4.949% per annum and C$350 million aggregate principal amount of Series 22 Notes (the “Series 22 Notes”), due August 13, 2031, which will bear interest at a rate of 4.256% per annum.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 20, 2026

My Near-Perfect $1 Million Retirement Portfolio

The biggest challenge facing retirees is that no investing strategy is fail-proof. I discuss a seven-bucket blueprint - along with specific picks - that should provide an attractive risk-reward profile for retirees looking to support their living expenses over the long-term. This portfolio is designed to generate an attractive current yield and strong, sustainable dividend growth over the long-term.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026