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The Dividend Guy Blog

Unconventional Lifestyle and Dividend Growth Strategy

Investing Strategy

A Safe Place to Land: How and Where to Park Cash (Especially in Retirement)

Investing Strategy, Retirement

In volatile markets, uncertainty often breeds hesitation. Over the past several months, we’ve received more questions about where to park cash than ever before—especially from retirees or those nearing retirement. You’re not alone if you’re feeling cautious or unsure. When everything feels expensive or unstable, keeping money in cash can seem like the only safe choice. But let’s unpack this a little. Is parking your cash the right long-term decision—or a temporary pause in a more important …

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How to Craft an Investment Thesis [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

We explore what it really means to craft an investment thesis—and why it’s the missing link for many investors. Let's break down the essential steps to writing one, how to use it in buy/sell decisions, and walk through two real-world examples: Alimentation Couche-Tard and BCE. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, this is your guide to investing with clarity and confidence. Not Sure What to Buy—or When? Whether you’re sitting on cash or staring at a portfolio that needs a …

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A Sweet Spot Between Yield and Growth: The Best Balanced Dividend Growers for 2025

Best Dividend stocks, Blog, Investing Strategy

In a world full of high-yield traps and low-yield growth names, it can feel like you’re always sacrificing one part of your portfolio to strengthen another. Should you take the 5.5% yield that might not grow? Or stick with a 1.2% yielder that hikes 10% annually? Fortunately, there’s a middle ground: balanced dividend growers. These are companies with yields ranging between 2% and 5%—enough to satisfy income needs, while also offering sustainable dividend growth backed by earnings and …

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These Stocks are Down 20%+… Buy More or Sell? [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

What should you do when a stock you own is down 20%, 30%, or even 40%? We review major names like UnitedHealth and six others that are currently in the red. But instead of reacting emotionally, Mike shares a clear, practical decision-making framework. Whether you're holding long-time favorites or recent disappointments, decide if it's time to sell, wait, or buy more. Not Sure What to Buy—or When? Whether you’re sitting on cash or staring at a portfolio that needs a refresh, the DSR …

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Roadmap to Build a Dividend Growth Portfolio from Scratch (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

Blog, Investing Strategy

Starting fresh with a new portfolio can be one of the most exciting—and intimidating—moments in your investing journey. You’ve got a lump sum of cash. You know you want to build something smart with it. And you’re drawn to dividend growth investing for all the right reasons: predictable income, long-term compounding, and the peace of mind that comes from owning quality businesses. But then the questions start stacking up. How many stocks should I own? Which sectors do I need? Should I invest …

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REITs Under Pressure – How to Invest Wisely in Real Estate Stocks: A Guide [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

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 …

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