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The Dividend Guy Blog

Unconventional Lifestyle and Dividend Growth Strategy

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Are You Sabotaging Your Retirement Without Realizing It?—7 Mistakes Too Many Retirees Make [Podcast]

Blog, Podcast, Retirement

When you retire, you stop getting a paycheck—but decisions don’t stop. If you're not properly guided, you might make big mistakes without realizing it. We dig into the 7 most common retirement pitfalls, from claiming benefits too early to not spending enough of your savings. This one is packed with financial wisdom, real-life examples, and tough love. "You plan for 30 years. If you’re wrong, you're going to run out of money—or miss out on life." You'll Learn Claiming CPP/OAS too …

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The Ultimate Retirement Framework for All Ages [Podcast]

Blog, Podcast, Retirement

We dive into what really matters behind your investments: retirement. We’re giving you a clear, practical framework for navigating every stage of the journey. Whether you’re 10+ years away, 5 years out, recently retired, or well into your later years, this episode covers mindset shifts, planning tips, investment strategy, and lifestyle considerations for each phase. You'll Learn 10+ Years Before Retirement: Laying the Groundwork At this stage, you aim to build good habits and get your …

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How to Invest in 2025 [Podcast Series]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

Transform your portfolio into a fortress this year with our How to Invest in 2025 series! From December 30th to January 3rd, we will have 10 to 15-minute daily episodes filled with small and easy actions to make you confident about your 2025 investment plan. Here's what we'll discuss: Intro and Top Stocks Booklet What to Expect in 2025 The Perfectly Balanced Portfolio Dividend Triangle Stock Checklist Protect your Portfolio from Market Drawdown at Retirement How to Invest in …

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5 Tips for a Successful Transition to Retirement [Podcast]

Blog, Podcast, Retirement

Merry Christmas to all! Last week, we discussed what happy retirees have in common. Now, let's examine the transition. Retirement is a great but challenging transition in one’s life. We offer our best tips for making it successful. Want to join a community of over 500 members wanting to plan and enjoy retirement? Get on the Retirement Loop Waitlist! You'll Learn Last week, we discussed having a vision and a plan. Today, we’ll implement these visions and plans, mainly focusing on …

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What Happy Retirees All Have in Common [Podcast]

Blog, Podcast, Retirement

What's the key to a successful retirement? What do happy retirees all have in common? It all starts with a vision and a plan... the rest is in the episode! Want to join a community of over 500 members wanting to plan and enjoy retirement? Get on the Retirement Loop Waitlist! You'll Learn If there is one thing to remember, it is the word “vision.” It all starts with that. Happy retirees have a clear vision of their retirement. This vision typically has three aspects: lifestyle, …

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Why Ignore Low Yield Stocks when Planning Retirement?

Blog, Dividend Growth

Why do people ignore low yield stocks when planning retirement? In one sentence:  because they complicate retirement planning. Nobody wants to figure out how many shares to sell each year on top of getting their dividends, their pension income and other. “Low yield stocks don’t pay the bills”, or do they? Also, many investors think that retiring on low-yield stocks is dangerous. Let’s explore these reasons for ignoring low-yield stocks to see of they hold water. You can also listen to …

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