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These three investor favorites are quietly flashing red warning signals. Find out which popular income plays could be primed for painful pullbacks. We also discuss better alternatives for each one.

Income investing can be like treasure hunting in many ways. I detail 2 great income picks that offer high yields that are well-covered by cashflow. Both carry investment grade credit ratings and offer immediate diversification across strong asset classes.

Inflation is heating up and growth is slowing—here's where the smart money is heading. These two hidden gems offer high income, recession resistance, and inflation protections. One name is quietly yielding over 10% while flying under Wall Street's radar.

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High-yield dividend stocks are becoming even more compelling as market volatility increases.

A bunch of mortgage REITs were severely overvalued. Now they are less overvalued. But some others are actually bargains. Tons of charts because images are fun. Ellington Financial's higher price-to-book ratio may be due to lower volatility in the total economic return by period. Digital Realty Trust deserves to be mocked. I am reporting for duty!

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund offers dividend safety and high credit quality, making it an excellent choice for passive income investors seeking stability and predictability. The BDC's focus on First Liens and floating-rate investments ensures high principal protection and impressive credit quality, justifying its 19% premium to NAV. Despite rising operating expenses, BXSL maintains a rock-solid 8% yield with a well-covered dividend, reflecting its strong financial health and sustainable payout ratio.

BDCs are meant to provide high-dividends, while preserving NAV. However, given the signs both in the stock market and in the real economy on the ground, BDC investors have to be extra careful. Currently, BDCs face several headwinds, which increase the risk of dividend cuts and price declines, especially within the more speculative and high-multiple segments.

Worried about stagflation? These dividend machines could protect your portfolio and pay you up to 10% yields. Stocks you'll want to own before inflation bites again. These picks crush SCHD and VYM in yield—and might just help you sleep better through market chaos.

February investments fell below $1,000, mainly in BDCs like Owl Rock Capital and Ares Capital, boosting annual dividend income by $77. Dividend income hit a new February record of $505, up 5% Y/Y driven by organic dividend growth. Focus remains firmly on maintaining rising BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of at least $100 in dividend income.