
- September15 2003
- Volume 10
- Issue 17
DRiP Dividends
Tip:
Direct Reinvestment Plans (DRiPs)are an investment that's getting a boostfrom the new lower tax on dividendincome. With many companies raisingdividend payouts (183 companies inJuly of 2003 compared with 100 in Julyof 2001), DRiPs are looking better toboth novice and sophisticated investors.With a DRiP, dividends are automaticallyreinvested in more stock. MostDRiPs also let you buy more companystock, often as little as fractions of ashare, for a single transaction fee. Watch out for fees. If you invest smallamounts frequently, your transactioncosts can wipe out any gains. Long-terminvestors should also be wary. Theimproved tax treatment of dividends isset to expire within a few years unlessCongress extends it, which is not a surebet. For more information on DRiPs,check out Netstockdirect.com onlineor call 888-638-7865.
Articles in this issue
about 18 years ago
Are You Partners in Life & Liability?about 18 years ago
Make the Best Use of Frequent-Flier Milesabout 18 years ago
Cardiac Care Found to Be Lackingabout 18 years ago
Who Owns the Building?about 18 years ago
Learn the Art of Dealership Negotiationabout 18 years ago
Pioneer Woman Physician and Educatorabout 18 years ago
African-American Doctor's Vital Legacyabout 18 years ago
Does the Market Offer Any Safe Stocks?about 18 years ago
Clear the Stock Market Clouds from Viewabout 18 years ago
Blackout Reveals a US Market in ControlRelated to this article








