That's especially the case when you invest in stocks that pay you to own them. I'm referring to dividend stocks, of course. There are plenty of great stocks that offer attractive dividends and don't cost too much.

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Unfortunately, that alone does not always make a great investment. Let's look at three reasons why I think the stock might be worth a $1,000 (or more) investment if you have cash available that isn't needed for monthly bills,

When a given stock enters a bear market, some risk-tolerant investors often feel they have the opportunity to buy on sale. This is especially true for dividend stocks, since a lower buy price translates into a higher-percentage dividend yield on one's investment.

Fintech, the broad term for financial technology, is expanding quickly as companies continue to merge their financial products with the latest tech innovations. Let's take a closer look at why American Express (NYSE: AXP) and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) could be the right place for your money if you have $500 available to invest.

Many dividend stocks lost their luster in 2022 and 2023 as rising interest rates drove jittery investors toward safer CDs, Treasury bills, and other fixed-income investments. However, many of those high-yielding dividend stocks stabilized in 2024 as the Federal Reserve finally implemented three interest rate cuts.