The year-end is a perfect time to refresh your buy list. We spotlight two resilient hunting grounds—Financial Services and Consumer Staples—and walk through six names worth deeper research. You’ll get the narrative, the risks, and why each could compound beyond 2026. Do Like Thousands of Seasoned Investors: Download the Dividend Rock Star List to Start Your Research. You'll Learn Why Financials still work (and for whom) Big, diversified players can earn in up and down …
Low Debt Companies to Invest In
Debt is like fire. Used well, it cooks the meal. Used poorly, it burns the house. In Part 1: Learn to Love Company Debt: liquidity tells you if a company can pay its bills; leverage tells you how those bills are funded. Today, we’ll put that playbook to work with four real-world names—two with low or no debt, and two using debt responsibly to compound. As you read, keep the Dividend Triangle in mind: revenue, earnings, dividend growth moving up together. Quick recap from Part 1: …
3 Stocks Trading a Crazy High P/E — Is There Room Left for Profit?
When prices run, our brain screams: “It’s too expensive!” Then we watch those “expensive” stocks keep climbing and wonder if we should jump in… or bail out. My take is simple: valuation without context is just fortune-telling. A high P/E isn’t automatically a bubble, and a low P/E isn’t automatically a bargain. What matters is whether the price you pay is backed by fundamentals and durability—or by hype and hope. Below is a quick playbook to handle high-P/E names, followed by three case …
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9 Stocks on My Radar (Buy List) [Podcast]
As 2025 heads into its final stretch, we share a selection of nine dividend growth stocks currently on Mike's radar. From recovering giants to under-the-radar gems, Mike covers companies he’s buying, considering, or just watching closely for the right opportunity. This episode offers valuable insights into assessing buying opportunities, knowing when to hold off, and monitoring quality stocks during times of uncertainty. Whether you're looking for stability, growth, or the next addition to your …
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My Favorite High-Yields That Won’t Let You Down [Podcast]
We explore a topic that's unusual for us—high-yield dividend stocks! While yield isn't our focus, we know many investors crave reliable income. So, how can you spot a high-yielder that won’t burn you? Mike shares his favorite picks, how to separate safe income from risky traps, and why the story behind the yield matters less than the numbers. You'll Learn Yield Isn’t a Free LunchA high yield can look attractive, but it often signals something’s wrong. Mike breaks down why it’s not enough to …
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A Sweet Spot Between Yield and Growth: The Best Balanced Dividend Growers for 2025
In a world full of high-yield traps and low-yield growth names, it can feel like you’re always sacrificing one part of your portfolio to strengthen another. Should you take the 5.5% yield that might not grow? Or stick with a 1.2% yielder that hikes 10% annually? Fortunately, there’s a middle ground: balanced dividend growers. These are companies with yields ranging between 2% and 5%—enough to satisfy income needs, while also offering sustainable dividend growth backed by earnings and …
