Ben Reynolds

The utilities sector accounts for only about 2% of publicly traded, US-based stocks. But it accounts for 19% of all Dividend Kings (stocks with 50+ years of consecutive dividend increases). Utilities have the highest probability of being a Dividend King versus any other sector. I like Black Hills Corp. (BKH), counsels Ben Reynolds, editor of Sure Retirement.

July 4 marked the United States’ 248th Independence Day. While the holiday brings to mind fireworks, barbecues, and family gatherings, it is also a reminder of the principles of independence, self-reliance, and freedom that have shaped the United States. I believe in the power of dividend growth investing to build rising passive income – and asset-reliant financial independence – over the long-run, explains Ben Reynolds, editor of Sure Dividend.

Gorman-Rupp Co. (GRC) is a manufacturing company that began operations more than 90 years ago. It has since grown into a niche industry leader in a variety of pumps and pump systems, with annual revenue of nearly $660 million, and a market cap of $868 million, highlights Ben Reynolds, editor of Sure Dividend.

The “market as a casino” analogy makes more sense than ever today. That’s because of the gamification of brokerage apps coupled with the focus (in general) on getting attention from financial media rather than providing sound advice and information. However, there’s a different, more patient and strategic approach to investing that has proven its worth over time: Long-term, buy-and-hold, dividend growth investing, counsels Ben Reynolds, editor of Sure Passive Income.