Dividends are not guaranteed payments. The economic slowdown driven by the measures put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic serves as a sharp reminder of that reality. Many companies have cut or suspended their dividends due to lack of revenue and uncertainty as to when the crisis will pass.
Investing in dividend-paying companies can still be a good idea, but the current crisis does showcase the importance of knowing what to look for besides just a company's yield. With that in mind, here are four dividend investing tips that could earn you thousands by showing you what to look for in a company to have a decent chance of seeing those dividends continue.
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