A 7% yield can look like a shortcut—until it isn’t. In this episode, Vero welcomes Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends) to unpack how “accidentally high” yields happen, why they so often precede cuts, and the simple safety checks that keep your income on track. You’ll hear real examples, the role of free cash flow vs. EPS, and how to balance yield today with total return tomorrow. Download the Dividend Income for Life Guide for Free You'll Learn What a dividend trap …
Bad Year for Mike’s Portfolio? [Podcast]
Mike opens the books on his 2025 performance: ~8–9% up vs. a ~20% blended benchmark (50% CA / 50% US). He owns the underperformance, walks through the trades he’s already made, and reaffirms the rules he’s followed since 2010. No panic—just process. You'll Learn A “bad year” ? a broken strategy. Mike underperformed his blended benchmark in 2025, but the dividend-growth playbook didn’t change. You’ll see how sticking to rules (dividend triangle + allocation …
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