Procrastination is a silent and slow killer of savings. Everyone puts things off, of course, waiting until the last minute and then scurrying to finish a longstanding to-do list. Taken to extremes, this course pulverizes your long-term financial plans.
Dividends and interest are the two major types of income investors can receive. The distinction between dividends and interest is determined by what type or classification of investment pays the income. Dividends and interest also have different tax consequences for both the receiving parties and the paying entities.
1 For investors with personal income tax brackets of 25% or higher, they will pay a 15% dividend tax on their qualified dividends. 2  For investors in a lower income tax bracket, they will pay a 5% dividend tax. 3  Qualified dividends must be paid between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2010.