If you seek the safety of dependable yield-bearing investments, you have ample choices in the current market. In recent years, however, the advisability of shifting portfolios primarily into fixed-income investments has been called into question, even for individuals in retirement. While you may want assured income from safe principal, increased life spans and superior long-term returns from stocks have skewed recommended allocations toward greater portions of stocks.
Stocks can offset inflation by rising in price and paying increased dividends.
Those with the highest yields, however, often have only moderate price appreciation. A relatively low payout ratio suggests that money is available to expand the business. Click here for a 30-day free trial, or sign in if you're already a subscriber. Bid on or offer business services Web design, logo design, computer consulting, and more. Business Week Online may receive a share of any fees you pay for services.