Utilities are starting to define what they’ll need to do in order to be viable in the future--and investors will have to be adept at identifying the top firms that will deliver the best value. Read More

Global economic growth is a major concern, despite the fact that conditions in the U.S. appear to be on the upswing. Monetary policymakers have tough decisions ahead, with significant implications for income investors. Read More

In this month's Feature Article we outline a model portfolio of high-quality dividend-paying essential-service stocks that will deliver multiple payments a month into your brokerage account. Read More

The UF Portfolio Holdings returned an average of 11.6% annually over the 10-year period through 2014, based on data compiled by The Hulbert Financial Digest. Read More

We're getting closer to the day when we'll be able to pick and choose their TV content on a channel-by-channel basis. It's unclear whether this will result in lower costs for consumers, but service/content providers such as Comcast Corp (NSDQ: CMCSA) are well positioned for the transition. Read More

Linn Energy LLC (NSDQ: LINE), under intense pressure due to rapidly falling commodity prices, slashed its monthly distribution by 56.9% and its 2015 CAPEX budget by 52.9%. Read More

Fourth-quarter margins showed the impact of aggressive competition in the U.S. wireless industry, but this month's Growth Spotlight remains on track for long-term dividend growth. Read More

Renewable power generation assets supported by long-term contracts provide a foundation for consistent distribution growth for this month's Income Spotlight. Read More

The energy downturn presents upside opportunities for midstream companies with strong balance sheets and asset bases supportive of long-term growth. Read More