Altria (MO) has turned heads this year, delivering market-beating returns while throwing off a 6.4% dividend yield. For anyone staring at a FIRE spreadsheet and hunting for yield, that combination looks almost too good. It probably warrants a closer look — and a healthy dose of skepticism.
Altria's 6.4% Yield Is Tempting — Here's Why FIRE Investors Should Think Twice
Altria has outpaced the market in 2026 with a fat dividend yield that looks irresistible on paper — but for long-term passive investors, the story is more complicated than the headline number.
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