🔹 Issue #5 – The Danger of “Income Traps”
Subject: Chasing Yield Can Cost You More Than You Think
🧠 Insight of the Week
Just because a stock pays 8% doesn’t mean it’s a good deal.
In fact, it’s often a warning sign.
High-yield investments can be traps:
- Business is declining
- Dividends are unsustainable
- Share price keeps dropping
Quiet profits come from consistency — not desperation.
📈 Dividend Watch
Procter & Gamble (PG) – 2.6% yield
Not flashy, but ultra-reliable. 65+ years of increasing dividends.
🔗 Tool Tip
Use Seeking Alpha to check dividend safety grades and payout history.
Quiet Reminder:
Big income promises often come with big regret.