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NiSource Inc (NI) - A Natural Flow of Dividends

Gas distribution company NiSource Inc. yields a hefty 5.75% in dividends.

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Congressional Democrats Demand BP Suspend Its Dividend, Undermining the Global Free Market Economy and Further Endangering the Environment

Everybody is scared and upset by the tragedy in the Gulf, but Congressional Democrats are behaving irresponsibly.

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Avoid These Credit Score Traps When Planning a Home Purchase

Are you making these mistakes when trying to improve your credit score? You could be actually doing more harm than good!

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CalFirst Bank Offers Great 90 Day CD Rate

If you want a great CD, but not for very long, then the folks at CalFirst Bank would like to talk to you.

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You're In Good Hands With The Rates At Allstate Bank

It's not just an insurance company--they've also got some surprisingly good deals on CDs.

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Generating Income with QQQQ Options - June 8 Update

QQQQ has settled in to the 44.00 range over the past two weeks and volatility has declined as the Euro crisis because better known and recognized. I expected this would happen and it has set up our new position nicely. First, let's... Read →

Extreme Fear in S&P 500 Option Skew

The public often uses the VIX as the standard measure of “fear” in the overall market. I prefer to look at option skew instead. Skew tells the investor how much out-of-the money puts are being bid up versus out-of-the money... Read →

Forbes Announces List of Best Cities to Buy a Home in America

Trying to find the best city to raise your family? Forbes Magazine has a list of ideas to help you out!

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Savings and CD Rates Continue Drop - Top CD Rate at 3.31% APY

Savings rates showed little movement last week while CD rates continued to fall. Longer-term CDs led the decline. Savings Rates Average rates dropped slightly from 1.32% APY to 1.31% APY. The top non-promotional rate remains East... Read →

Top Dividend Picks: AutoZone (AZO) & Genuine Parts (GPC)

AutoZone (AZO) recently reported an outstanding quarter. What does this mean for rival Genuine Parts Company (GPC)?

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CD Bonus at OneUnited Means Big Rate Hike

Got twenty five thousand dollars? Want a free hundred? Get a CD with OneUnited Bank.

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Heavy Dividend Lifting at Caterpillar (CAT)?

Dow Jones component Caterpillar (CAT) has had a terrible year, with earnings plummeting. However, cash continues to flow into the company and the dividend has been maintained. Is the Big Yellow a buy for dividend-seeking investors?

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Highest Six Month CD Rate Now At First City Bank

That's the good news...but wait till you hear the bad news.

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Is Nokia's (NOK) 4.80% Dividend Yield Sustainable?

Nokia (NOK), the world's largest mobile telephone company, yields 4.80% in dividends. Should income-seeking investors buy?

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National Grid (NG) Pays 8.69%. Beware the Catch!

UK based energy distributor National Grid (NG) yields 8.69% at current prices. How could you go wrong with a yield like that in a regulated business? Well, there is a catch!

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