Does receiving stock dividends eliminate or mitigate the risk of investing in stocks? Why would an investor choose stocks without dividends? Ben Reynolds, founder of Sure Dividend, provides guidelines for investors who are looking for stocks which pay high-quality dividends. He explains what a dividend is and how investors can use dividends to their advantage. However, dividends also have disadvantages. Ben acknowledges these disadvantages and outlines why companies may stop paying dividends. Listen to learn the pros and cons of receiving stock dividends.

How much can you withdraw from your portfolio?

Doug answers one of the most common questions he hears as a financial advisor: How Much Money Can I Safely Withdraw from My Portfolio?? Download the one-page resource here, and learn about the question you shouldn’t ask when planning your financial future. Download free resource: How Much Money Can You Safely Withdraw from Your Portfolio? Learn more about Ben Reynolds at Sure Dividend, download his pointers to demystify dividends here: Dividend Aristocrats. Follow Ben on Twitter @suredividend. If you’re not already receiving updates on new episodes, sign up now, and as a special bonus, receive Doug’s free ebook The Retirement Planning Book.