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Altria is one of the best companies to build a high passive income right away. But growth is the weak point. Philip Morris is the company to beat at the moment, but NJOY and on! could gain new market share in the coming quarters. Since I expect a slowdown in tech stock valuations, it may be a convenient time to add companies with stable cash flows. Altria is one of them.

With the youngest baby boomers (Americans born between 1946 and 1964) approaching retirement age, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on magnificent dividend stocks that will supply big passive income either in or out of designated retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(K)s.

The "RIG" portfolio aims for 50% income from defensive sectors and includes 83 stocks across 11+ sectors, focusing on investment-grade stocks. Defensive sectors include consumer staples, healthcare, utilities, and communication/telecom, with top-yield stocks like British American Tobacco and Pfizer. Groups 2 and 3 include defensive financials, bonds, ETFs, and preferred shares, contributing to stable income and meeting the 50% income goal.

The S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.00%) has been on fire for the last two years, racking up a gain of nearly 51%, which it hadn't done since the dot-com era. Along the way, however, its valuation has gotten stretched, which means its dividend yield has fallen, with the exchange-traded funds that track the index now paying a yield of just 1.2%.

In the world of speculative investments like meme coins, the "Greater Fool Theory" thrives. While some see huge profits, I prefer the stability of dividend stocks for steady growth. While others chase speculative investments, I remain firmly focused on dividend stocks, a strategy based on real value and tangible cash returns, not fleeting trends. The stocks I discuss offer impressive yields and solid growth potential, providing income-focused investors with consistent and reliable returns over the long term.

With the youngest baby boomers (Americans born between 1946 and 1964) approaching retirement age, it's becoming increasingly important to focus on magnificent dividend stocks that will supply significant passive income either in or out of designated retirement accounts like IRAs.

There is an often overlooked difference between income investing and dividend growth investing. The two are not the same. Timely charts showing that inflation is even more subdued than the official CPI metrics show, but also what threatens to disrupt the disinflationary trend. A discussion of three books dividend growth investors would benefit from reading. Only one is specifically about dividend growth investing.

Altria (MO) concluded the recent trading session at $51.86, signifying a +1.37% move from its prior day's close.

Altria Group stock outperformed the S&P 500 over the past one year (total return), something you don't hear about so often. The return of the Trump administration has increased uncertainties on the regulatory approaches and also the possible supply chain impact. Investors have likely took profit recently to account for these challenges, but I explain why you shouldn't freak out and panic.

The market started 2025 with volatility, but I remain bullish due to favorable macroeconomic conditions and expected Fed rate cuts. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio mitigated downside risk despite market declines, generating $70.79 in dividend income and increasing forward annualized dividend income to $1,944.48. Diversification rules are crucial, with no sector exceeding 20% and no position over 5%, ensuring stability during market fluctuations.