1. This article highlights five large-cap, relatively safe dividend-paying companies offering large discounts to their historical norms. 2. The filtering process selects five conservative DGI stocks from over 7,500 companies on U.S. exchanges. 3. The article presents three groups of DGI stocks with yields ranging from 3.35% to 9%. 4. High Income DIY Portfolios service provides exclusive access to subscriber-only portfolios for such ideas.

1. The Fed's aggressive monetary tightening in early 2022 made yield-bearing assets more attractive; 2. Higher base rates pushed down multiples for blue-chip stocks, creating opportunities for durable income investors; 3. The recent rate cut and expectations of further cuts have reduced the opportunity set; 4. Investors can still find high-quality blue-chip businesses with acceptable yields; 5. The article focuses on two high-yielding blue-chip companies included in the author's portfolio.

1. The U.S. faces structurally high fiscal deficits due to unbalanced Social Security, inefficient healthcare spending, foreign adventurism, accumulated debt interest, and political polarization; 2. Investment implications suggest favoring equities and scarce assets over bonds, with defensive positions in T-bills, gold, and inflation-protected Treasury notes; 3. Fiscal dominance is likely to lead to persistent inflation, asset price volatility, and potential stagflation, making traditional recession indicators less reliable.

1. Dividends are a highly reliable source of passive recurring income; 2. Effective planning is essential for a wonderful retirement; 3. The author collects substantial dividend income and shares insights on how readers can do the same.

1. The article emphasizes the importance of stock picking in today's market due to elevated valuations and sector rotations. 2. Two dividend stocks are identified for their strong fundamentals and growth potential. 3. These picks are suitable for income investors seeking stability and long-term success.

1. ETFs mitigate risks associated with individual stocks; 2. The author's ZEUS Family Portfolio for 2025 will include six ETFs; 3. The author emphasizes the importance of growth and hedging ETFs, such as KMLM and CTA, and the potential of VFLO for deep value investing.

1. The energy sector has underperformed in 2024 due to declining oil prices and weakened demand. 2. China's economic stimulus and Middle East geopolitical tensions have supported oil prices and the energy sector. 3. SA Quant has identified four top-rated energy stocks with positive factor grades and 'strong buy' or 'buy' recommendations.

1. Investing $100K in eight high-yield Dividend Aristocrats can generate $533 monthly income with a 6.4% yield and 5%-6% dividend growth. 2. These stocks have a 27% return potential over the next year and 86% over five years, expected to outperform the S&P 500. 3. Historically, these aristocrats have outperformed the S&P by 4% annually over 26 years with lower volatility and higher inflation-adjusted returns.

1. Despite high market valuations, opportunities still exist for dividend investors; 2. Energy stocks stand out with attractive valuations; 3. The third pick combines dividend growth with buybacks and innovative strategies.

1. Maximizing income per dollar invested is key to creating a portfolio that exceeds income needs; 2. Avoid aimless risk-taking and conduct research to enhance safety; 3. The article discusses AT&T's high dividend yield and its attractiveness as an investment.

1. Autumn is historically challenging for investors due to increased volatility and lower returns; 2. Defensive positioning with income-generating stocks can mitigate losses; 3. SA Quant identifies three high-yield, dividend-growth stocks with strong safety and Quant 'Strong Buy' recommendations.

1. The CHAT ETF has seen a 20% increase since mid-July 2023 but faces challenges due to its high expense ratio and bearish seasonality. 2. With total assets of $202 million, CHAT has underperformed compared to other tech-related index funds like QQQ and XLK. 3. A potential false breakout pattern suggests downside momentum and a possible test of the $31 support level.

1. Realty Income, a $73 billion REIT, has expanded its portfolio by thinking creatively and diversifying into various property sectors. 2. Evaluating the cost of capital is crucial for REITs to make high-quality investments, with lower costs enabling better opportunities. 3. The net lease REIT sector has a significant opportunity set, with a total market cap of around $130 billion and potential investments in traditional net lease properties, casinos, and data centers.