Sun Communities is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on niche property types. It's the largest publicly traded owner and operator of manufactured home communities, RV parks, and marinas. It's also the second-largest owner/operator of U.K. holiday parks.

Verizon is a telecommunications powerhouse renowned for its consistent dividend payments. As of January 21, 2025, its stock trades at $39.34, offering a yield of approximately 7%. Its robust cash flow and strong market position make it a go-to for income-focused investors.

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,

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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In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe share two of their favorite ultra-high-yield dividend stocks, Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP).

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.