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Genuine Parts (GPC) Third Quarter Results + Why You Should Buy This Stock

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Genuine Parts just released its third quarter results with record sales totaling $4.0 billion were up 8% compared to the third quarter of 2013. EPS were also up by 11% ($1.24 vs $1.12). We will go through the main highlights of their reports, but first, we will analyze what Genuine Parts has been doing over the past five years and determine whether or not it should be part of your dividend portfolio. This dividend aristocrat has not only increased its dividend payment since 1957, it …

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Apple (AAPL) Fourth Quarter Results + Why You Should Buy This Stock

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    Apple just released its fourth quarter with stronger results than expected: $42.1 billion in revenue vs $37.5 in Q4 2013 $1.42 Earnings per share vs $1.18 in Q4 2013 16% sales jump for iPhones 20% EPS growth in 2014 $13.3 billion in cash flow Declared dividend of $0.47/share We will go through the main highlights of their reports, but first, we will analyze what Apple has been doing with its cash over the past few years. If you look at …

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Quick Stock Question: What Will Happen to McDonald’s?

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    Let’s put it this way, while the US stock market is on a super bullish ride, McDonald’s has struggled with a flat return for the past two years. In fact, it’s a blessing the stock pays dividends because otherwise it would have been better to put your money in a money market fund if you only look at the stock appreciation since September 2012!   What is Happening with Mickey D? The optimist will tell you that: MCD is the leader in the fast food industry, It …

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Is $50/Week Enough to Start a Dividend Stock Portfolio?

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    We will never repeat this enough; You can never start saving too early! And being a father of three, I can appreciate that savings is not always the top priority when you work on the budget. Not so long ago, I wanted to start a new portfolio for my kids’ education (called an RESP in Canada). My oldest son just turned 9 this summer and college is not too far away. However, between my mortgage payments and retirement savings, I don’t have much cash left to save. This is why I …

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TSX60 Ex Dividend Date + Best 2014 Dividend Stocks Update

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Before we go with the TSX60 Ex Dividend Date; I wanted to tell you that I was interviewed by Mint! you can read the article here.   I started this “tradition” on my blog in 2012. The goal is to pick 20 US and 10 CDN dividend stocks that I think will outperform their peers. This is the reason why I use VIG and XDV as my benchmarks. I keep track of my results for accountability purposes as I find that too many analysts and blogs just drop the ball on their picks when they are not that …

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The Bond that Will Kill You

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What’s the worst thing that could happen to a retiree?   a)      2 golf balls in the lake the same day b)      A Barista at Starbucks putting cinnamon topping with whole milk on his Non-Fat Vanilla Latte c)       Outliving his savings   Once you retire, it’s finally time to enjoy life. It’s time to relax, do what you love most and stop stressing. Unfortunately, this definition of retirement is pretty rare. Most retirees still have to work to fill the hole in their …

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