There are so many advantages to dividend investing that when I read about problems with the strategy, I tend to be skeptical. More often than not, identified problems are false flags and/or misunderstandings. I examine one such article, dismantling each issue raised, with facts.

Some companies are on the cusp of becoming Dividend Kings – companies that have increased their dividends for 50 consecutive years. It is instructive to examine these companies as they approach this milestone.

IBM joined the elite Dividend Champions with their dividend increase in May which completed 25 straight years of dividend increases. I look at whether or not it is time for dividend investors to add it to their portfolios.