Find a Rental Property That is Cash Flow Positive
Have you ever heard of the One Percent Rule when it comes to real estate investing? I hadn’t either until recently. I had been researching real estate investing as a possible new income stream when I came across this concept. It turns out, the one percent rule can be a quick way to search for […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 2014 Dividend Income Results
The Money Sprout is not an investing site. And it never will be. I will never give any recommendations on stocks to buy or sell (I got really burned on this in the past). Nor will I claim that dividend stocks are the best option to invest ones money. Many people are successful by investing […]
Continue ReadingHow Much Annual Dividend Income Do We Want to Earn in 2014?
Since dividends are a major piece of my overall multiple income source strategy, it is important that I set future goals. These short term goals will help me plan ahead so that I stay on target for even longer term goals. Eventually, I would like to earn $2,500 per month in dividend income but certainly […]
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How to Calculate a Return on Investment
Calculating your return on investment on assets like stocks and certificates of deposit is actually a fairly easy process. The equation below shows how simple the ROI can be calculated, just by plugging in a few numbers. ROI = (Total Gained – Cost) / Cost Using the equation above, we can calculate the return on […]
Continue ReadingThe Secret of Successful Dividend Investors
When it comes to dividend investing, the yield on cost (YOC) is an important ratio used by income investors. Similar to the dividend yield ratio, the YOC can show the actual yield of the original investment. This is a useful equation for long term income investors as it highlights the true return on investment, as […]
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