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Sarbanes-Oxley News
Article:
Five reasons dividend stocks should keep paying off
Dividends are making a comeback in popularity due to a variety of factors, including the aging boomer population's focus on income, record low payout ratios, corporations having cash, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's impact on corporate behavior. Sarbanes-Oxley was enacted to improve corporate accountability. One of the results of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley is that the tax rate was lowered on dividends to encourage transparency. The payout ratio is now around 30%, with an average of 54%. Corporate earnings are at high levels too, which make dividend-paying stocks an attractive investment in the future.
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