The traditional way to make money is to get a good education and find a job that pays a good salary. But that’s not the only way to make income in this world, and if you want to find a different way, we have some options for you. The truth is, you can make extra […]
Best Dividend Stocks of 2019
Thinking about investing? Here are our choices for the best dividend stocks for 2018, including an overview of each company we recommend. Dividend stocks are one of the most effective ways of investing your money – in fact, with their relatively safe and steady return, it’s possible to entirely live off of your dividends if […]
Are Dividends the Best Retirement Planning Strategy?
Planning ahead, especially when it involves money is never easy to do. However, there comes a time when all the plans and savings you’ve made will decide your lifestyle. That time is called ‘retirement’. Statistics show that 6 out of 10 people have never even thought about what they’re going to do regarding money when […]
The Predictability And Practicality Of Dividends
In light of some recent minor volatility in the stock market, I thought now would be a great time to revisit the very nature of dividend growth investing and why it’s such a robust strategy for those aiming to one day live off of their growing dividend income. Now, there are a number of really attractive […]
Active Versus Passive: A Dollar Isn’t A Dollar
I’ve discovered something really interesting over the years. When I first started out in the auto industry, I was so excited just to make some money. I still remember crossing $30,000 in one year and thinking how “rich” I was. Now, don’t get me wrong, $30,000 is a lot of money, even for an entire year […]
Son los Dividendos la Mejor Estrategia de Plan para la Jubilación?
Planear con anticipación, especialmente cuando se involucra dinero, jamás es fácil de hacer. Aun así, llega el momento cuando todos los planes y ahorros que ha hecho decidirán su estilo de vida. Ese momento se llama “Jubilación”. Estadísticas muestran que 6 de cada 10 personas nunca han pensado acerca de lo que harán respecto de […]
Building A Snowball
Although not a new concept, I like to think of my dividend growth stock portfolio as a snowball. If you can imagine standing at the top of a really steep hill, building your snowball from scratch starts with getting your hands on some snow. And the snow, in the case of a dividend growth investor, is capital. […]
Why Dividend Growth Investing Is Such A Robust Investment Strategy For Those Seeking Early Financial Independence
I first started investing back in January 2010. I had NO IDEA what I was doing. I deposited $5,000 into my brand-new Scottrade account and got busy right away. I honestly don’t know what came over me, because I’m typically the type of person that researches a subject for countless hours before initiating activity; I’m […]
Dividends Are A Return Of Capital And A Return On Capital Dividents
Dividends Reduce Risk I often espouse the benefits of investing in companies that regularly pay and raise dividends. Of course, there are a number of reasons I do so, and I try to share these reasons as much as possible. Today I’m going to show you how dividends reduce risk by functioning as both a […]
Dividend Growth Investors Are Winning!
Charlie Sheen is famous for saying “Winning!”, but I wonder if he wasn’t referring to being a dividend growth investor. You see, no matter what mood Mr. Market is in, and no matter what he throws at me, I’m technically winning. If the market’s mood sours and stocks tank, then the stocks I’m purchasing with […]