Can you live entirely off dividends? The short answer is yes … it is possible to live entirely off of dividend income. Although it depends on a lot of factors, not just dividend income. How much do you spend a year? What are your housing expenses? How much do you spend on transportation and food […]
Continue ReadingThe rule of 72 example that I have highlighted below shows how fast your retirement portfolio can double. In reality … this example can be used for any type of investment provided you know the average rate of return. Whether it be an individual stock, mutual fund, ETF, or in this case a low cost […]
Continue ReadingAs an investor looking for income stocks, do you know what dividend yield is good? Some people may get caught up with the highest yielding stocks, which may seem great at first glance. However, a company with a higher yield may not be a good investment at all. Even though a company with a dividend […]
Continue ReadingDoes Apple stock pay dividends? You may be surprised, but yes Apple (ticker symbol – AAPL) does indeed pay a dividend. In fact, the company has been raising their dividend for 9 consecutive years (as of 2021) … which is impressive. Most dividend investors may point to blue chip companies like McDonald’s (MCD) or Procter […]
Continue ReadingOne of the hardest decisions a dividend growth investor must make is knowing when to sell a dividend stock. I have run into this issue on multiple occasions with companies in my dividend stock portfolio. As investors, it can be difficult accepting it is time to cut the losing stocks from your portfolio. I believe […]
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