“If investing was only about revenue minus costs equals profit, we’d all be Warren Buffett by now, right?” Yet here we are, looking at companies like Broadcom or Brookfield, scratching our heads. Sales are booming. Dividends keep flowing. But... EPS (earnings per share) is falling? What gives? Today, we dive into a crucial (and misunderstood) piece of the dividend triangle: Earnings Per Share. Spoiler alert: EPS is not nearly as straightforward—or as useful on its own—as many investors …
No Finance Degree? No Problem. How 5 Years of DIY Investing Changed Ryne’s Life [Podcast]
Vero chats with Ryne Williams—a self-taught dividend investor who started with next to nothing and built a solid portfolio over just five years. Ryne proves that anyone willing to learn can do this. He shares how ETFs and individual stocks both play a role, why he’s all about balance over hype, and how to create a portfolio that can weather any market. If you're just getting started or looking to invest with more conviction, this one’s packed with actionable tips and a mindset that’ll keep you …
All That Fuss for What?–April Dividend Income Report
In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and drove 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 this portfolio publicly since 2017 to make a real-life case study. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. In August 2017, …
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What Smart Retirees Do Differently: 5 Lessons with Adam Bornn on Spending, CPP, Taxes & More [Podcast]
This week, Mike and Vero are joined by certified financial planner and YouTube retirement educator Adam Bornn of Parallel Wealth for an episode packed with clarity, insight, and action. Adam shares 5 lessons smart retirees follow—the kind that reduce stress, avoid regret, and put you in control of your financial future. The episode is packed with practical frameworks for building your retirement income plan and ends with a live Q&A that covers some of the most pressing concerns from real …
The Top 3 Most Popular U.S. Stocks Among Experienced Dividend Investors
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love digging into our Dividend Stocks Rock member data—not to predict the next big thing, but to see what long-term investors are actually holding year after year. Last week, we looked at the most popular Canadian stocks among DSR PRO members. Now it’s time to see what shows up across U.S. portfolios. Remember, this isn’t about hype or chasing trends. These are the companies that thousands of seasoned investors have kept through good times and …
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How Mike Would Invest $1M at Retirement – And How to Plan for Your Spouse or Heirs [Podcast]
We wrap up our retirement mini-series with a powerful question: “How would YOU, Mike, invest $1 million at retirement?” We’ll also explore how he’d plan for his spouse—who has an entirely different investing mindset—and how to make sure your heirs aren’t left guessing. This episode is about more than investing. It’s about peace of mind. Download The Canadian Retiree's Guide to Income-Producing Investments Now! You'll Learn Why $1 Million?The amount isn’t the point—it’s about easy math. The …
