Atlantic Power Corporation Offers A Secure, Monthly Dividend

By Todd Johnson:We all face retirement needs. As investors, we need to ensure our monthly income supports our lifestyle. My recommendation is to consider the 7 monthly dividend stocks below to supplement your income during your retirement years. The rate of annual returns in the respective tables below, assume the monthly dividends are not reinvested in additional shares. This assumption is realistic for many retirees as money is needed to fund living expenses during their retirement years.

ByAlbert Alfonso:Back on November 27, I wrote my thoughts on Atlantic Power (AT). Atlantic Power operates various power generation assets, selling electrical energy to utilities and other large commercial customers under long-term purchase agreements.

ByClayton Rulli:Some may think the dividends of utility stocks aren't as attractive as in the past relative to the S&P 500. As of today, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) yields a whopping 2%, while the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) yields roughly 4%.

By Todd Johnson:Monthly dividend stocks are popular with many dividend income investors. I personally prefer monthly dividend stocks to match my monthly bills. My cable, car loan, mortgage, health insurance, and Apple 4S iPhone all require monthly payments. I do try to reinvest the dividends to increase my monthly stream through the power of compounding.

By Todd Johnson:Income investing strategies should provide positive results for retirees. I believe retirees, in 2012, should have an annual dividend yield of at least 8%. The portfolio should be configured to minimize market losses. This requires retirees put the time and effort into ensuring the portfolio risk versus reward balance is acceptable. I'll highlight 3 stocks, with an average 8.3% yield, to set as a simple example.

Todd Johnson submits:Monthly dividends can provide the necessary income to pay for one's living expenses. Finding the appropriate stocks is vital. An appropriate stock should have adequate free cash flow to meet monthly distributions and still maintain capital expenditures for any ongoing projects. Here are 5-stocks I own which I believe offer value as ongoing-businesses and pay month-in and month-out dividends.

By Todd Johnson:Baytex Energy Corporation (BTE) is one of my favorite monthly dividend paying securities. The stock is falling in sympathy with the overall market. I believe the equity offers a compelling valuation when based upon its current dividend and growth potential. Baytex currently offers a 5.8% annual dividend yield. Areas of Operation

By Dividendinvestr:Long-term bonds don’t yield enough for retired investors and investors may experience capital losses if interest rates start to creep up. In this environment the best alternative for investors is high dividend stocks. Below we prepared a list of 10 companies that have fat dividends and have low P/E ratios. All companies on this list have a market capitalization above $4 billion, P/E ratio lower than 15 and dividend yield of at least 5%.