AT&T and Verizon are two of the biggest Telecom companies in the world and both pay substantial dividends. I review both of these holdings and give my take about them as an investment. I also comment on the Berkshire and Occidental acquisition of Anadarko and why I think this situation playing out clearly debunks one of the most pervasive myths about dividends. I also explain why the trump tariffs, in my opinion, are no reason to fret about the market.