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Visa vs. Mastercard: Which Payment Giant Is the Better Buy Today?

Some stock comparisons are easy. One company clearly has the stronger balance sheet, better growth profile, or more durable business model. Visa and Mastercard are not that kind of comparison. This is a battle between two elite businesses operating some of the best models you’ll find in the market. They both sit at the center of global commerce. They both benefit from the shift away from cash. They both generate tremendous margins. They both post the kind of Dividend Triangle that makes …

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15 Lessons from 15 Years of Dividend Growth Investing [Podcast]

Blog, Podcast, Principles

Fifteen years into dividend growth investing, Mike looks back on the lessons that shaped his strategy, his portfolio, and his mindset. This episode is a practical reflection on what actually matters over the long run: having a process, avoiding common traps, managing risk with intention, and focusing on business fundamentals instead of noise. From early investing mistakes to the evolution of the Dividend Triangle, this is a strong recap of the principles that helped him stay consistent and …

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8 Stocks Trading at Their 52-Week Low [Podcast]

Blog, Dividend stocks, Podcast

Beaten-down stocks can look like obvious bargains… right up until they turn into value traps. We walk through eight names trading near 52-week lows, explaining what’s attractive, what’s broken (or feared), and how to judge whether a drop is a real opportunity—or a warning sign. The big takeaway: price is only one data point, and buying weakness without understanding the narrative behind it is how investors catch “falling knives.” Download the Dividend Rock Stars List! You'll …

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“Why Is It Down?” — The Investor Question That Never Goes Away

Blog, Dividend Growth

If you’ve ever joined one of our webinars, you’ve seen this moment coming. The presentation is done. The Q&A starts. And within minutes, someone asks the question that always shows up: “Why is it down?” Sometimes it’s a stock you own. Sometimes it’s one you’re watching. Sometimes it’s a company that shouldn’t be down because, on paper, it looks “fine.” The dividend is still getting paid. The business isn’t bankrupt. Yet the market has decided to take a chunk out of the …

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6 Stocks with Dangerous Free Cash Flow Trend – Should you Sell them or Buy More? [Podcast]

Blog, Podcast

Free cash flow is one of those metrics that can panic investors fast—especially when it trends down for several years. Using six well-known stocks, we show you how to read a declining free cash flow chart with context: when it’s a temporary byproduct of heavy investment, and when it’s a sign the business model is getting squeezed. Download the Dividend Rock Stars List! You'll Learn Why Free Cash Flow Isn’t a First-Layer Filter Free cash flow (FCF) can be a …

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Volatility is Starting the Year – January 2026 Dividend Income Report

Blog, 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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