Why Microsoft Is a Great Income Stock Despite a 0.77% Yield

There are three reasons to think Microsoft's 15-year streak of dividend hikes is just getting started.When mapping out compound growth scenarios, one trick to use is the "Rule of 72." To see how long it takes an amount to double at a fixed growth rate, divide 72 by the rate of increase for your answer. For instance, capital growing at 8% a year will double in nine years, while an investment compounding at 10% a year will double in roughly seven.The Rule of 72 is imprecise, but it gets you close. Even if the ...