Investors weigh income needs with growth and windfalls
The column discusses investing for income for modest salaries, suggesting diversifying windfalls into multiple solid dividend stocks while maintaining emergency savings. It notes readers in their 40s and 50s seeking income and addresses shareholder rights, clarifying that a company owes investors no specifics beyond dividends and voting rights.
Understanding dividends and shareholder rights in a corporation
The company does not owe shareholders a dividend. Dividends are declared by directors based on earnings and needs. Shareholders may vote and inspect proxy statements and insider transactions, and annual meetings allow questions about controlling interests.
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Post Office Finds Lost 1964 Letters From Anchorage Quake
Eleven letters postmarked March 27 1964 the day of Anchorage earthquake lay undelivered for 12 years. Mail was found when mail cases were dismantled for a move and later mailed to recipients or returned to senders.
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Litter Focus Quits Keep America Beautiful Campaign
The National Wildlife Federation withdraws from Keep America Beautiful, arguing the litter problem stems from production and excessive throwaway containers. NWF chief Thomas Kimball says focus should be on reducing solid waste at its source rather than urging citizen litter-picking.
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