The Only Dividend Stocks I Would Bet My Retirement On

When retiring on dividends, you need to be highly selective to ensure that your portfolio does not disappoint you. I detail the only dividend stocks that I would trust to generate passive income to fund my retirement. I provide a multi-part test to significantly reduce the risks that a dividend stock will let you down in retirement.

Seeking Alpha • 20 hours ago

Private Credit Funds Have Cratered. What to Know Before Buying Them.

The funds offer double-digit yields for now, but have been cutting their payouts.

Barrons • 15 hours ago

2 Dividend Machines With 20+ Years Of Payouts, Now On Sale

Higher rates have created a rare chance to buy quality dividend payers at yields not seen in years, well beyond the usual high-yield niches. Two dividend machines with 20+ years of payouts have pulled back sharply. I think the drop is about interest rates, not weaker businesses. One is an infrastructure fund with an exceptional payout record. The other is a cash-generative blue chip that covers its dividend with room to spare.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 7, 2026

I'm Betting Big On These Discounted Proven Outperformers

The market is offering several proven long-term total return outperformers at a clear discount today. I detail two opportunities that have very strong underlying fundamentals and long-term growth potential. I also share the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 7, 2026

BIZD: It's Time For Cherry-Picking

VanEck BDC Income ETF offers a ~12% yield but remains a hold due to sector-specific risks and portfolio construction concerns. BIZD's heavy allocation to ARCC and MAIN is positive, but exposure to riskier BDCs and underweighting of strong internally managed names limits appeal. Sector-wide issues like weak dividend coverage, declining NAVs, and rising non-accruals highlight the importance of selective BDC investing over broad ETF exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026

The Next Big Move In Interest Rates: How I'm Buying The Dividend Sell-Off

Dividend stocks are under pressure from rising long-term interest rates. What matters most in the near term is where interest rates are headed next. I detail the factors at play and where I think the best risk-adjusted places to allocate capital today are.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026

How To Potentially Retire In Your 40s

Not everyone wants to or needs to retire early. After all, a 9-5 day job brings steady income, a sense of purpose and discipline, and keeps one engaged in physical and mental activity. Still, one size does not fit all. There would be many folks who like the idea of retiring from a 9-5 job in their 40s or early 50s and pursuing something they have always dreamt about. We will discuss what it really takes to retire early and how to go about investing for early retirement, also known as FIRE (Financially Independent Retire Early).

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026

The Dark Side Of Retiring On Dividends

Retiring on dividends can help you weather market crashes without selling shares. However, three major risks can still derail your retirement. I detail what these are and how to mitigate them.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2026

Why I Won't Risk My Dividends On ARCC And BXSL

BDCs trade at a 29% discount to NAV, close to COVID-era lows, even though today's economy is much stronger. Even conservative SaaS write-down and redemption scenarios fall far short of justifying the sector-wide discount. However, the opportunity set is not even (the average is comprised of many outliers).

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2026

This ETF Puts an 11.59% Private Credit Yield in Your Brokerage Account

Private credit has long been the exclusive domain of institutional investors and the ultra-wealthy, but a single publicly traded security now claims to hand ordinary investors an 11% yield from that same corner of the market.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 28, 2026