The lower interest rates go, the more investors will shift to ultra-high-yield stocks. Expect the federal funds rate to be 3.25% by 2026. Ultra-high-yield stocks may not be suitable for everybody ...

The main thing about Altria that's likely attracting investors is its ultra-high 7% dividend yield and the fact that the dividend has risen with each passing year for several decades now.

A dividend is only as reliable as the business that backs it. Right now, Altria has a high yield, but its business is in long-term decline. Only the most aggressive investors will want to consider it.

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CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. With a high-yield savings account, you can get a solid interest rate and your money grows even faster thanks to compound interest — which lets ...

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