More than a year ago, I recommended buying the preferred stock of RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ.PR.A ), which was offering an 8.1% yield back then. I recommended buying this stock for its exceptionally attractive yield and the safety of itsI am a chemical engineer with a MS in Food Technology and Economics, and a MENSA member. I am the author of the book "Investing in Stocks and Bonds: The Early Retirement Project" (2024):I am also the author of the book "Mental Math: How to perform math calculations in your ...