Prakash Kolli

Prakash Kolli is the founder of the Dividend Power site. He is a self-taught investor, analyst, and writer on dividend growth stocks and financial independence. His writings can be found on Seeking Alpha, InvestorPlace, Business Insider, Nasdaq, TalkMarkets, ValueWalk, The Money Show, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and leading financial sites. In addition, he is part of the Portfolio Insight and Sure Dividend teams. He was recently in the top 2.5% out of over 26,000 financial bloggers, as tracked by TipRanks (an independent analyst tracking site) for his articles on Seeking Alpha.

How Does Twitter Make Money?

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How Does Twitter Make Money

Twitter has been in the news continuously for the past several months. Elon Musk acquired the social media company for approximately $44 billion, taking it private in a transaction surrounded by drama and intrigue. The media covered the takeover and subsequent court cases with great fervor. But underneath the theatrics, Twitter has been striving to create a profit for its shareholders by leveraging its 206 million active daily users. But how does Twitter make money, considering it’s free to use? The answer is primarily advertising, like most social media … Read more

5 Best Long-Term Dividend Stocks in 2023

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The collapse and government takeover of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank reminded people about the risks of investing. The stock market plunged in response. The banks were too highly concentrated in tech startups and cryptocurrency businesses, both riskier asset classes that are best owned in small amounts. In addition, the banks were not sufficiently diversified across their asset bases and deposits. It’s an excellent lesson to investors about diversification and reducing risk to a more comfortable level. Warren Buffett Likes Volatility But the bear market of 2022, followed by … Read more

What Is Causing Inflation and How Does It Affect Your Vacation?

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What Is Causing Inflation and How Does It Affect Your Vacation

If the year 2022 had one theme, it would be inflation. It is pervasive, and prices are much higher for many items. The cost of filling your car with gasoline is higher. But inflation is also making your vacations more expensive. The question is what is causing inflation and what you can do about it to save money when you travel in 2023. Inflation is the highest in four decades. One must go back to the early 1980s for a time when inflation was more elevated, and prices … Read more

Self-Employed Tax Deductions: The Basics About 10 Essential Ones

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Self-employed people like their independence and ability to work when and where they want. But it would be best if you got smart about self-employed tax deductions. A self-employed person runs a business. You are responsible for your income and taxes instead of a company that gives you a paycheck. The pressure to generate revenue and grow your business is on you. At the same time, you must pay federal, state, and local taxes. Knowing how to lower the overall tax bill can increase your income.  Below are … Read more

The 5 Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now

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The 5 Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now

Everyone loves to buy something on sale. For investors, that means finding undervalued stocks. Although available during bull markets, investors usually find more cheap stocks during bear markets. Prices drop, sometimes falling too far, making some stocks a deal, like in 2022. Hence, now is a good time for investors to scour lists and find the best cheap stocks to buy. Below is a list of the five great cheap stocks to buy now. But first, let’s explore this concept. What Are Cheap Stocks? Cheap stocks are undervalued … Read more

The Best Stocks to Buy to Fight Inflation

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The Best Stocks to Buy to Fight Inflation

Note: Post may contain affiliate links. After peaking above $5 per gallon in mid-June, the good news is gas prices are declining and nearing $4 per gallon. Commodity and food prices are coming down too. However, inflation is still near a 40-year high in 2022. The last time we had inflation like this, Ronald Reagan was the President.  As investors, we are concerned about inflation because it causes higher input costs for companies. In turn, greater expenses put downward pressure on margins making companies less profitable. As a result, less … Read more