When it comes to building a retirement portfolio, the dream is simple: an income stream that lasts as long as you do. Yet, achieving this requires a careful balance between risk, growth, and sustainability. At Dividend Stocks Rock (DSR), we advocate for an often-overlooked but powerful strategy: investing in low-yield, high-dividend-growth stocks. These companies may not offer the immediate gratification of a high dividend yield, but their potential for long-term growth makes them a cornerstone …
Beyond FIRE: Liquid’s Journey, Challenges, and Life After Work [Podcast]
We reconnected with Liquid, who achieved FIRE at 35. But what happens after the dream is realized? We dive into his life post-FIRE and discuss how he manages his time, finances, and investments. Liquid opens up about unexpected challenges and the reality of maintaining purpose beyond a career. This conversation is packed with retirement insights you won’t want to miss! You'll Learn Adjusting to Life After Reaching FIRE Liquid discusses how retirement has shifted his daily experience. Without …
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How Much Debt is Too Much Debt [Podcast]
Debt can make or break a company, so investors must understand how to analyze it. In this episode, we uncover the advantages and risks of debt, explain key ratios, and share concrete examples of companies handling debt well—or poorly. You'll Learn Why Debt Isn't Always Bad Debt can be a powerful leverage tool, allowing companies to fund large projects and achieve growth. Actually, avoiding debt entirely might limit a company's growth potential. Credit Ratings: A Useful But Incomplete …
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The Most Underrated Mistake Destroying Your Retirement – December 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, …
Stocks to Buy in 2025 – Part 2 [Podcast]
We continue our Stocks to Buy mini-series with our Top 3 Canadians and their industry. Listen until the end to get a bonus... Let us know which one you have your eyes on for 2025! You are done listening and want more ideas? Get the Top Stocks Booklet! You'll Learn We start with a stock part of the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas - Exploration and Production. That is a lot of words here, so let's explain the industry. Should it be an industry that performs well in …
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Stocks to Buy in 2025 – Part 1 [Podcast]
To help you achieve your 2025 investment goals, here are some of our best stocks to buy. Today, we cover our Top 3 US Dividend Growth Stocks and their industry; next week, we’ll hit the Canadian ones. Want more inspiration? Download the Free Top Stocks Booklet You'll Learn The first company to discuss is in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Healthcare Plans industry. What should we remember about this subsector? Would this industry perform overall this year, or will it …
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