This High-Yield Stock Has Huge Potential, but Is It Safe to Buy Now?

There's a lot of near-term uncertainty around this housing market-related stock.Whirlpool's (WHR 1.76%) 6.8% dividend yield attracts high-yield investors looking for passive income, and its positioning as a stock to benefit from a lower interest rate environment makes it suitable for value investors willing to take a contrarian view. Does it add up to make the stock a buy? Here's what you need to know.Whirlpool's challenges and opportunitiesLast year hasn't gone as management expected, and it's no surprise ...