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Residual dividends prioritize company growth over dividends. Companies first use earnings for capital expenses, with ...

Reinvesting dividends means purchasing additional shares, which can complicate sales or tax-loss harvesting in taxable accounts. The IRS’ wash-sale rules prohibit claiming a tax loss after a sale if ...

Here’s a trivia question for you: What do 3M MMM, Walgreens WBA, Intel INTC, Harley-Davidson HOG, and Shell SHEL have in common? Answer: All are companies that have cut their dividends since 2020.

When comparing any strategy to a benchmark, it’s critical to match apples with apples. I focused on long-standing ETFs with broad exposure, so the results would be relevant across entire market cycles ...