When reading about equities, investors seem to assume that dividends and distributions are alike. In many cases, these can mean the same thing. However, when you look beyond the transfer of cash from ...

Gaby Lapera: Hello everyone, welcome to Industry Focus, financials edition! We thought we'd change up the show and do a theme week in conjunction with the other sectors, so get excited for Dividend ...

In the intricate world of investments, understanding the nuances of taxation can significantly impact the wealth you accumulate. One avenue often overlooked but essential to savvy investors is the ...

Dividends are distributions from companies to shareholders. Although some companies pay dividends in shares of their stock, traditional dividends are distributed in cash, often quarterly. For some ...

Here's what you should know about the form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions: A form 1099-DIV, Dividends and Distributions, is used to report dividends (including capital gain dividends and exempt ...

Corporations that pay dividends to stockholders usually make the payouts on a regular schedule, such as annually or quarterly. However, they sometimes opt for special dividends. These non-recurring ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Dr. Melody Bell is a personal finance expert, entrepreneur, educator, and researcher. Melody now develops ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Growth companies get a lot of the glory in investing. But something seemingly more snooze-worthy is behind a whole lot of wealth creation. In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey caught up with ...