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Use Payout Ratios Wisely

The payout ratio is a good indicator of dividend sustainability; let me explain how to use payout ratios wisely when assessing companies as investments possibilities or investments to sell. Payout ratios in a nutshell There are different ways to calculate a payout ratio. The simplest way is the classic payout ratio. Essentially, it tells you […]

What I Expect from My Top 10 Largest Holdings [Podcast]

Mike keeps repeating to investors that now is not the time to take guesses and that they should review their portfolios to ensure their holdings can stay the course. Let’s see if Mike did his homework and check out his top 10 holdings: their weight, their role, and what downsides should Mike watch out for. […]

Market Review – August Dividend Income Report

In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer, representing the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results on those investments. I don’t do this to brag. I do this to show my readers […]

Generate Enough Retirement Income from Your Portfolio

When planning for retirement, you want to be sure you’ll generate enough retirement income from your portfolio. As you retire, you still have plenty of years ahead of you. Let’s make sure you don’t outlive your portfolio, shall we? There are two ways to generate income from your portfolio if you are a dividend investor. Let’s […]

Beware of These 10 Next Dividend Cutters [Podcast]

About 18 months ago, after some interest rate increases, we raised our red flag on some companies that seemed in trouble. Today, we’ll go back to them to see if we were right or wrong and why. Then, we’ll share more businesses that may cut their dividend in the next 12 months. Make sure the […]