12 High-Yield Stocks To Buy In A Low-Yield Environment

A couple of years, ago when the U.S. was coming out of a brutal recession, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates substantially. Short rates were slashed to almost zero and long-term rates fell to record low levels. In those days, everybody was guessing when the rates would be increased back to traditional levels, which related to a rebounding economy. The recovery has been less than robust with high unemployment and a depressed housing market. As a result, interest rates remain at or near record lows and these conditions have all but been promised for the rest of 2012 and probably well into next year (if not longer). There are even rumors of a QE3 to lower long rates. In the low interest environment, dividends for the vast majority of companies continued to be paid and some have been raised. Many investors appreciate dividend income when capital gains have been uneven... Read more