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Why Energy Transfer Is My Top Investment for Passive Income

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It repaid debt, which steadily drove down its leverage ratio. Today, Energy Transfer has a strong investment-grade balance sheet with a leverage ratio in the lower half of its 4.0-to-4.5x That improving leverage ratio has provided Energy Transfer with increased financial flexibility. times target range. billion.

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This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Has Quietly Been a Very Enriching Investment

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of the total; real estate tax and ground leases , 1.6%; and other investments, at 3%. Tenants are responsible for all property expenses, including routine maintenance, real estate taxes, and building insurance. The company has a conservative balance sheet with low leverage, minimal near-term debt maturities, and ample liquidity.

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Got $1,000? This Elite High-Yielding Dividend Stock Could Turn It Into More Than $70 of Annual Passive Income.

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These features make it an excellent investment option for those desiring income and who are comfortable with receiving a Schedule K-1 federal tax form that MLPs like Enterprise send to their investors each year. billion in capital investments over the past year and $200 million in unit repurchases. It has made $4.1

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Is Kinder Morgan Stock a Buy?

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This was done because management had to choose between paying the dividend or putting money to work in capital investment projects that would grow the company. KMI Financial Debt to EBITDA (TTM) data by YCharts That said, a part of the problem was Kinder Morgan's more aggressive use of leverage than its peers'.

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Don't Give Up on Dividends: 3 Dividend Stocks That Reward You Through Thick and Thin

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It all starts with its master limited partnership structure, which is designed to pass income on to investors in a tax-advantaged manner. (A A portion of the distribution is usually return of capital.) Then there's the fact that Enterprise has an investment-grade rated balance sheet. Then, factor in its business model.

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Is Hercules Capital Stock a Buy?

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If you're seeking passive income from your investment portfolio, Hercules Capital (NYSE: HTGC) is one stock that may have caught your attention. Hercules Capital invests in venture-backed start-ups, and offers an ultra-high dividend payout of over 10% annually.

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Got $5,000? These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Turn It Into a Nearly $250 Yearly Passive Income Stream.

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billion of free cash flow after capital investments and vendor financing payments. That's helping push down its leverage ratio , from 3.1 leverage target in the first half of next year. Once AT&T reaches its targeted leverage level, the company will have more excess free cash it could return to shareholders.