Due to the low-interest rates U.S. investors now get on cash, CDs and Treasuries, many investors are now looking for higher-yielding alternatives to supplement fixed income portfolios. A popular option that now offers some of the highest dividends offered by publicly traded equities are agency mortgage REITs.

Setting Greece's troubles aside, Portugal stands next in line. The yield on its 10-year bonds surged to a record high of 15.2% on Monday, January 30. Additionally, the U.S. personal saving rate in December climbed to 4.0% from 3.5% in November, signaling a risk-averse mood by American consumers. The U.S.

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