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 […]
Continue ReadingCalculating 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 ReadingWhen 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 […]
Continue ReadingAs an investor in the stock market, I am sure you have heard the term dividend yield at some point in the past. Often referred to as the current yield, this financial ratio is a way to measure the cash flow an investor will get for each dollar they invest in a given security (or […]
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