dividend stocks

03
Nov
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How to Manage Your Portfolio Actively Without Losing Your Mind

Active investing isn’t about staring at charts all day. It’s about staying alert without losing your sanity.
3 min read
10
Oct
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Evaluating the Performance of Dividend Stocks in Different Economic Conditions

Wondering if dividend stocks hold up when the economy shifts gears? Here’s a no-nonsense look at how they perform through booms, busts, and everything in between—so you can make smarter investment moves.
2 min read
04
Oct
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$JNJ: Dividend King or Lawsuit Trap?

JNJ isn’t broken. But at $188, you’re paying growth multiples for a dividend stock with unlimited liability. That’s not prudent — that’s hopeful.
2 min read
27
Sep
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The Costco Thesis

Bottom line: the fees pay for low prices, and low prices keep members hooked. My $1,200-$1,300 target for Costco by 2028.
4 min read
03
Sep
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2025 Dividend Yield Traps (No BS Tip)

High yields in 2025 look safe—until they’re not. Here are the dividend traps that scream “cut coming” before your portfolio bleed
2 min read
03
Sep
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2025 Dividend Red Flags to Avoid (No BS Tip)

Dividends look safe in 2025—until they’re not. Here are the red flags that scream “cut coming” before it wrecks your portfolio.
2 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
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