The market seems more volatile than ever. The recent spate of banking industry problems has created a new wave of tensions for investors. While stock prices will often fluctuate, sometimes violently, many investors turn to dividends to make things easier. A steady stream of income does a lot to offset the market’s ups and downs. And, what’s the only thing better than a quarterly dividend? A monthly one. A company providing a paycheck to investors every month can be just the ticket for dealing with an enduring bear market. In recent years, we’ve seen a few more companies adopt a