I discuss the makings of an ideal income machine for retirement. I share three of the best income machines to retire on right now. I detail what makes them so special.
Ares Capital (ARCC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Baby Boomers love dividend stocks because they provide dependable passive income streams and an excellent opportunity for solid total return.
High quality and yield can be cornerstones of a sleep well at night portfolio. I focus on dividend stocks with high returns on capital and strong balance sheets for reliable, high-yield income. Both are attractively valued and are industry giants due to their scale and capital discipline.
ARCC, BIDU and BRKR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 23 2025.
The big attraction of Ares Capital (ARCC 0.02%) for most investors will be its lofty 8.9% dividend yield. That compares very favorably to the scant 1.2% you could collect from an S&P 500 index fund.
Ares Capital (ARCC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
High-quality, high-yield stocks offer sustainable, growing dividends ideal for retirees seeking dependable passive income. I share some 6-10% yields that are getting very attractively priced. Both stocks provide income investors with the chance to lock in quality yields and double-digit total return profiles by buying the recent dips.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
I prefer high-yield income stocks for recurring cash flow and low-stress investing. I highlight two such names that offer high yields and have large-scale businesses. Both are undervalued, giving investors both income and capital appreciation potential.
Ares Capital remains a solid BDC with strong fundamentals, but recent performance has lagged the S&P 500, prompting a downgrade from 'strong buy' to 'buy'. The company's diversified portfolio, focus on secured debt, and broad industry exposure help mitigate risk and support consistent shareholder returns. The firm's yield has dropped, but it is still quite hefty at this time.
Dividend investing is a proven successful stretgy for creating wealth, but there are significant risks associated with chasing high-yields.