Nancy Byerly

30
Aug
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Dividend Yield vs. Dividend Growth: Which Strategy Wins?

Dividend yield gives you cash now, dividend growth builds wealth later. Here’s how to weigh both strategies, avoid traps, and choose dividend stocks that deliver — not disappoint.
4 min read
30
Aug
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How to Identify Growth Stocks

Growth stocks can supercharge your portfolio—but only if you separate rockets from wrecks. This guide shows you how to use revenue growth, P/E, P/S, and market trends to spot winners, avoid traps, and master growth investing strategies.
3 min read
30
Aug
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Understanding P/E Ratios and Book Value

P/E ratios and book value are your first line of defense against overpriced hype and hidden traps. Learn how to read the numbers, spot real value, and avoid stocks that are “priced to break.”
4 min read
30
Aug
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REITs vs Dividend Stocks: The Income Investor's Dilemma

REITs yield more, dividend stocks grow more. Here’s how to decide which income strategy actually builds long-term wealth.
7 min read
30
Aug
Building a Dividend Portfolio That Actually Works

Building a Dividend Portfolio That Actually Works

Dividend investing sounds simple: buy stocks that pay you, collect checks, get rich slowly. But building a dividend portfolio that
5 min read
30
Aug
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Growth vs Value Investing: Two Roads, Two Outcomes

Growth is the rocket, value is the hull. In 2025, here’s why you need both to build a portfolio that survives and compounds.
4 min read
30
Aug
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How to Find Undervalued Stocks

Value investing means paying fifty cents for a dollar. Here’s how to find undervalued stocks in 2025 without falling into traps.
4 min read
30
Aug
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Income Investing: The Guide to Building a Cash Flow Engine

Income investing isn’t about chasing the hottest stock—it’s about building reliable cash flow. Whether through dividends, bonds, or REITs, the goal is steady income that pays you month after month.
4 min read
30
Aug
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Dividend Investing: The Guide to Cash That Keeps Coming

Dividend investing is about turning stocks into paychecks. In 2025, ETFs like FDL (+12% YTD) and SCHD (+4% YTD) prove steady payouts can beat value’s 3%, while traps like AT&T show why high yields aren’t always safe.
2 min read
30
Aug
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Value Investing: The No-Bullshit Guide to Digging Up Gold

Value investing is the grind of buying strong businesses at cheap prices and waiting for the market to catch up. In 2025, with value ETFs up ~4% while tech soars, knowing the difference between real bargains and value traps is the key to steady wealth.
3 min read
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