2 Benefits -- and 2 Drawbacks -- of Owning Dividend Stocks
The choices you make as an investor can dictate whether you end up meeting your financial goals, which can be putting your children through college or retiring comfortably at a relatively young age. And one decision you'll likely be faced with is whether to load up your portfolio with dividend stocks.
Many investors specifically choose dividend stocks because they like the idea of generating continuous income. But dividend stocks aren't necessarily the perfect investment for you. Here are a couple of pros -- but also, a couple of cons -- of going heavy on dividend stocks.
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