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High-Yield Stock Battle [Podcast]

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Finding quality stocks yielding over 5% is not that simple! Yet, many retirees or income-seeking investors are looking for them. We’ve decided to help them out with a stock battle! For each pick, Mike will discuss why he likes it and Vero will challenge him with another similar idea! Who wins? Let us know in the comments! Download the Dividend Rock Star List! This safe list includes a positive dividend triangle, PRO rating and Dividend Safety scores, payout and PE ratios, dividend yield, the …

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Are You Allowed to Speculate in a Dividend Portfolio? [Podcast]

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After over a decade of double-digit returns, many companies saw their stock price drop this year. Added to inflation and interest uncertainties, it seems complicated to find safe buying opportunities. Should you still take some risks? Should you speculate in a dividend portfolio? Do not miss our next webinar on Most Popular Stocks - Best Protection and Total Return. Register now to attend the live session or to watch at your convenience! You'll Learn Each sector plays a different …

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Quitting My Job and Investing My Pension Plan – August Dividend Income Report

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In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer, representing the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results on those investments. I don’t do this to brag. I do this to show my readers that it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during all market conditions. Some months we might appear to underperform, but you must trust the process over the long term to evaluate our …

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Quarterly Earnings Review: Best and Worst News [Podcast]

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The earnings season is almost over, and we are getting ready to start the final sprint toward the end of the year. If you are like us and you are fully invested, it wasn’t a good one. Because investment decisions must be taken with as much clear information as possible, here's a review of the best and worst news from Q3-2022 and Mike's input on them. You'll Learn The overall results were not so bad on the market! Many companies that reported double-digit growth still got beaten down. It …

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Paying Down Debt or Investing [Podcast]

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Considering the rising interest rates and the down market, is it still a good idea to focus on investing? Should you pay down your debt first? What does it depend on? How to do the math? Let's answer those questions with the help of a former financial planner and seasoned investor. You'll Learn There are three spheres to consider when choosing to pay debts or to invest: your personal situation (what you are comfortable with, your job, your financial goals, etc.), your debt situation …

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Kili and Investing [Podcast]

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Investing is like a great hike. You plan, but you never really know what will happen or if a storm is ahead. Mike shares how he financially, physically, and mentally prepared to climb Kilimanjaro and the life lessons learned that apply to investing. You'll Learn In such an adventure, the fun is in the journey, not the destination. You need to enjoy the preparation before reaching the top of the mountain, otherwise, you'll give up. The same goes for investing. The pandemic lockdown …

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