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100% Dividend Growth Investing
Should I buy? Should I sell? Or Should I stand pat? The market should never dictate how or when you invest. By increasing your confidence levels, you will invest with more conviction, save time, and eliminate many of your dilemmas. Everybody deserves a happy retirement. Mike Heroux from The Dividend Guy Blog is not only a passionate investor, but he is also pretty good at explaining how the market works and how you can make your money work more effectively for you. For these weekly discussions, Mike is supported by co-host Vero, his core business manager and long-time partner at Dividend Stocks Rock.
The information contained in this podcast should not be considered as buy or sell recommendations. Please read the full disclaimer here.
What to Expect
This podcast covers all aspects of dividend growth investing. The clearer and more detailed your investing methodology, the easier it is to stick to your plan and avoid the potential pitfalls. Supported by dividend stock examples, facts, and a well-tested investing strategy, you will receive his best advice on how to properly respond to market fluctuations; how to build your dividend growth investing portfolio; and, how to manage that portfolio so you can eventually enjoy a stress-free retirement.
Latest Episodes
6 Dividend Kings with Weak Kingdoms
A Dividend King is a company that has increased its dividend for at least 50 consecutive years. At first sight, the whole list feels pretty safe. But the past is never a guarantee for the future… Some Kings are even in trouble! Let’s look deeper into VFC, SWK, TGT, MMM, MO, and LOW.
The Only Way to Avoid Dividend Cuts
Dividend cuts are terrible and frustrating. With all the uncertainties around the market, dividend safety is more important than ever. However, avoiding dividend cuts is much more than receiving a constant quarterly payment. Today, we’ll discuss the only way to minimize them.
Is It 2008 Again?
If we tell you that banks will have a rough time, that we are on the verge of a housing crash, that many layoffs are coming, and that you should brace yourself for a solid recession, you might think of 2022. But actually, we are referring to 2008. The question is, is it 2008 again?
RESP Account: How to Make it Work?
Every investor talks about retirement planning. But if you have kids, you MUST invest in an RESP. And if you don’t, find some to borrow because this account is worth it! However, this great investment tool has important aspects that investors must know to make it work.
I’m Retired, Where to Start?
Investing at retirement is difficult. You must find the right balance between income, stability, and growth. From tax optimization to creating your paycheck and sector allocation, things can leave you where you don’t know where to start. Here are tips for setting a great retirement plan and achieving your goals.
FIRE and Dividend Investing with Bob Lai Aka Tawcan
Bob Lai, from Tawcan, is a Canadian dividend investor who chronicles his quest for financial independence and joyful life. He started building his dividend portfolio in 2011 after a financial epiphany, which now generates over $3,400 in monthly dividends. Here is Bob’s journey and best tips.
No Dividend Growth: Keep or Sell?
Can a dividend growth investor keep non-growing dividend stocks? Mike has built a 5-rule decision process to help investors who find themselves in such a case. Today, we put these rules to the test with concrete examples.
Why Should You Be a Dividend Growth Investor and Nothing Else
Why would you want to become a Dividend Growth Investor? While it’s not the only route to a stress-free retirement, dividend growth investing is a good one. Today, we preach to the converted or give you the episode you need to forward to your friends who doubt your strategy!
What You Need to Know About Canoe
Canoe Income Fund (EIT.UN.TO) is a Canadian closed-end investment trust that looks like the perfect income product for retirees. Yet, the fund is so complex that we needed a full episode to demystify it. Here’s all you must know about this 9% yielder!
High-Yield Stock Battle
Finding quality stocks yielding over 5% is not that simple! Yet, many retirees or income-seeking investors are looking for them. We’ve decided to help them out with a stock battle! Who wins between Mike and Vero? Let us know in the comments!
Are You Allowed to Speculate in a Dividend Portfolio?
After over a decade of double-digit returns, many companies saw their stock price drop this year. Added to inflation and interest uncertainties, it seems complicated to find safe buying opportunities. Should you still take some risks? Should you speculate in a dividend portfolio?
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About Mike
Since 2003, Mike has been 100% invested in equities. He shifted his entire portfolio into a dividend growth investing strategy in 2010. Mike worked in the financial industry for several years, including 5 years as a certified financial planner and 5 years as a private banker. He decided to leave the corporate banking world at age 35 because his ultimate goal was to help more investors succeed. In 2013, he founded Dividend Stocks Rock, a service that now guides around 3,000 investors down the path of success using a Dividend Growth Investing model. He is followed by over 55,000 people and counts 13,000+ webinar attendees to date.
About Vero
Vero completed her Communications college degree in 2007. During the first years of her career, she mainly worked in the marketing field for a newspaper and a large high-end furniture store, where she learned to adapt to the fast-changing advertising world. In 2010, she made the bold move of working in the “blogosphere” alongside Mike. This life-changing decision opened the doors of dividend growth investing for Vero. She quickly turned into Mike’s second brain and has held the Core Business & Marketing Manager position since the foundation of Dividend Stocks Rock in 2013. Throughout the years, she has discovered a high interest in investing and believes in investors’ empowerment.
Full disclaimer: The information contained within this podcast is for informational purposes only and it is not intended as a recommendation of the securities highlighted or any particular investment strategy; nor should it be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security. In addition, this information is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete, or timely. The securities mentioned in this podcast may not be suitable for all types of investors and the information contained in this podcast does not constitute advice. Before acting on any information in this email, readers should consider whether such an investment is suitable for their particular circumstances, perform their own due diligence, and if necessary, seek professional advice.
