09-07-2018, 08:43 AM
(09-06-2018, 05:50 PM)fenders53 Wrote:(09-06-2018, 03:56 PM)EricL Wrote: Don't know what your thoughts are on tobacco companies, but MO recently announced a 14.3% dividend increase, and is currently yielding 5.26%.
I'm not exactly sure either Eric but I appreciate the recommendation. Lung cancer took a few of my relatives including my father. They were warned the last half of their smoking "careers" and intentionally deceived by tobacco companies the first half. I'll leave it right there and don't want to judge anyone's investment decisions. I drink alcohol and that kills people too. No judgement from me for those who decide to invest in those companies. I hope this doesn't discourage you from participating further in my thread as I proceed building a DGI portfolio.
No offense taken, I understand completely, which is why I mentioned "your thoughts" in my post. Both of my grandparents and several aunts and uncles smoked most of their lives. While none of them died from lung cancer, I know their health probably wasn't as good as it would have been otherwise had they not smoked.