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 …
Brookfield, Boiled Down: A Simple Guide to a Very Big (and Very Good) Business
Curious about Brookfield but overwhelmed by the acronyms and moving parts? Here’s the plain-English version—and where to get the full deep dive. Brookfield has been compounding value for more than a century. It operates in 30+ countries, employs a quarter-million people, and oversees over $1 trillion across renewable power, infrastructure, real estate, private equity, credit, and insurance. That scale—and the way Brookfield structures its businesses—creates two reactions from investors: …
Investment Rules to Safeguard Your Retirement [Podcast]
We lay out the core rules that protect your retirement plan: how to size a cash wedge, set a withdrawal policy you’ll actually keep, avoid duplicate exposure when mixing products, and review your plan annually so a market drop doesn’t derail your lifestyle. Join Retirement Loop. The doors are open for podcast listeners only today! Do not miss the reduced price! The membership gives you access to: A community of over 500 retirees (ran on Mighty Networks) where you can speak with and ask …
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Get Ready for the Year-End Review – October Dividend Income Report
In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and we drove all the way to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage my pension account held at the National Bank. I’ve built and managed this portfolio publicly since 2017 to create and track a real-life case study. In August 2017, I received $108,760.02 in a …
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Income Products for Retirees and How to Package Them [Podcast]
When “income” shelves are overflowing, more products can mean more confusion. Which products to use and how to package them? We break down GIC/bond ladders, all-in-one ETFs, dividend ETFs, individual dividend stocks, preferred shares, and covered-call ETFs—and show you how to package just a few into a simple, reliable plan. Join Retirement Loop. The doors close on November 24th! Do not miss the reduced price! The membership gives you access to: A community of over 500 retirees (ran on …
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How to Spot (and Fix) the Weak Spots in Your Retirement Plan
Even the best retirement plan has cracks. Here’s how to spot them before they become costly. “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” — Mike Tyson It’s a quote that applies to more than just boxing. It’s also the reality of retirement planning. You can have a spreadsheet, a strategy, and all the confidence in the world—until life delivers an unexpected hit. A spike in inflation. A roof repair. An adult child needing financial help. Suddenly, your neat numbers don’t …
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