How I Would Build A Near-Perfect 8%-Yielding Retirement Portfolio Right Now

There are several different paths to retiring on dividends. However, they all have major drawbacks. I share an approach that I have honed over time that seeks to bring out the best of each strategy and minimize its deficiencies.

Seeking Alpha • 14 hours ago

Inflation Reignites, Yields Spike

Surging oil prices and hotter inflation reports reignited rate-hike concerns, sending Treasury yields to one-year highs as the Iran conflict remained stalemated despite the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

Seeking Alpha • May 17, 2026

Three Vanguard Tickers. One Brokerage Account.

The most important takeaway as you learn about these three Vanguard funds is that there is no exotic strategy, just three well-known funds, one brokerage account, and an allocation specifically designed around current yields to produce around $4,262 per month in income off a $1.4 million portfolio, without selling one single share.

24/7 Wall Street • May 15, 2026

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

Worried About Inflation? Consider These Two 11%+ Yielding Picks

Inflation remains persistently above target, eroding real returns and challenging yield-seeking investors to find income exceeding CPI. Since 2021, inflation has introduced a cumulative drag to our portfolios at around 27%. The only way to secure real (in excess of inflation) dividend income is to go big on yields.

Seeking Alpha • May 14, 2026

Small REIT ETF paying monthly dividends faces refinancing squeeze as rates hold steady

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (NASDAQ:KBWY) delivers an outsized monthly dividend from small- and mid-cap U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • May 13, 2026

The 3-Bucket Income Portfolio: How to Build $5,000 a Month From Dividends, Bonds, and REITs

The three-bucket approach spreads $1,100,000 across dividend equities, bonds, and REITs.

24/7 Wall Street • May 12, 2026

Sell Alert: 3 REITs Getting Risky

High yields often hide major risks. External management can create costly conflicts. Some cheap REITs may still be value traps.

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2026

9-11% Monthly Dividends For Retirement Income: One To Buy And One To Sell

High monthly dividend yields are very attractive to investors who live off of passive income from dividend investments. However, not all of these investments are created equal, especially in the covered call arena. I compare GPIQ and QYLD to demonstrate this point.

Seeking Alpha • May 11, 2026

Very Good News For REITs: The AI Immunity Trade Has Begun

REITs are rising as investors seek AI-resilient assets. The 'HALO' trade may still be in its early innings. Many REIT sectors could directly benefit from AI growth as well.

Seeking Alpha • May 11, 2026