Mike and Vero demystify real estate investment trusts (REITs), exploring how they work, where they’re struggling, and which ones still make sense in a dividend growth portfolio. Learn how to analyze REITs using the right metrics, spot red flags, and know if they belong in your portfolio at all. Build Your Portfolio with Clarity and Confidence Download the free DSR Investment Roadmap and get a step-by-step plan to invest with purpose. What you want is simple: you know where you started …
Navigating REITs in a World of Uncertainty — with Daniel Foch from The Canadian Real Estate Investor [Podcast]
Daniel Foch isn't just another real estate voice—he’s in the trenches of the Canadian property market every day. We welcome the co-host of The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast to share real-world insights on REITs, direct real estate investing, AI integration in the industry, and the outlook for 2025 and beyond. With experience across development, brokerage, and investment analysis, Daniel helps us understand which REITs have real long-term potential and why investors need to think like …
Big Beautiful (Bill) Noise, Same Strategy–May 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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Why you should NOT invest in Dividend Stocks [Podcast]
Wait… what? We flip the script. There are wrong reasons to invest in dividend stocks, and if you follow them, you’ll likely end up disappointed. Mike and Vero break down the traps of building a dividend portfolio without purpose. You’ll walk away with clarity, not just on dividend investing—but on how to use it for the right reasons. Build Your Portfolio with Clarity and Confidence Download the free DSR Investment Roadmap and get a step-by-step plan to invest with purpose. What you want …
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High-Yield Stocks I’d Actually Consider (Yes, Really)
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m a big fan of low-yield, high-growth stocks. I’d rather see a 2% yield with consistent dividend and earnings growth than a 7% yield about to implode. However, sometimes high yield has its place. When chosen carefully, a few high-yielders can complement your portfolio. They won’t outperform the market, but they can give you dependable cash flow—especially if you’re in retirement or shifting from accumulation to income. So yes—there are high-yield …
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The Telco Wake-Up Call: Why Are They Failing Dividend Investors? [Podcast]
We take a hard look at what went wrong with BCE—and what it means for dividend investors. But this isn’t just about one company. It’s a full post-mortem on the Canadian and U.S. telco industry. Let's explore how high-yield "deluxe bonds" like BCE, AT&T, and others began to falter. Learn how to spot the red flags before it's too late, and which sectors could take the place of telcos. Looking for More Dividend Growers? Grab the Dividend Rock Star List—300+ stocks with solid revenue, …
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