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Demystifying Dividend ETFs: Finding the Right Fit for Your Investment Strategy

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As the title implies, the focus of this article is mainly on assisting individuals who are new to the world of dividend investing. Once you've made the choice to embark on the path of dividend investing, the question that naturally arises is: "How do we go about the process of selecting dividend-paying stocks?" There is a multitude of factors to take into account when it comes to choosing dividend stocks, including metrics like the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, dividend payout ratio, dividend yield, dividend history, and free cash flow, to name just a few. It's important to note that nearly every dividend investor typically employs their own set of criteria for screening dividend stocks. Developing a reliable dividend stock screening method is a task that evolves with time and experience, and it may take a while to create a proficient dividend stock screener. Another viable option is to follow in the footsteps of established dividend investors who have already charte...

Dividend Increases This Week (May 14 - May 18)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

Dividend Increases This Week (May 7 - May 11)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

Give up smoking and become a millionaire

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I am always on a quest to cut down expenses. Saving is as important as investing to attain Financial Independence. I was mentioning to my colleague about how we saved $600 in wireless cost by switching to Sprint. It got him wondering about how much he could have saved had he quit smoking. I ended up calculating the numbers and sharing it with him. It is important to measure the absolute and opportunity cost associated with smoking.

Dividend Increases This Week (Apr 30 - May 04)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy, generate consistent cash flow and regular dividend. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual dividend payments (Dividend Achievers). Here is a list of US companies that increased their dividends this week.

The Monday Myth: Unraveling the Optimal Day for Weekly Investments

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This blog post draws inspiration from a thought-provoking article by Rob@MustardSeedMoney, in which he pinpoints Monday as the optimal day for stock market investments. Given my substantial engagement in passive investment and dollar-cost averaging, Rob's assertion piqued my interest. I embarked on a mathematical exploration to assess the validity of designating Monday as the most advantageous day for implementing a weekly dollar-cost averaging strategy. Are you prepared to delve into the findings? By scrutinizing the data and crunching the numbers, I aim to provide a comprehensive assessment of the feasibility and effectiveness of such a strategy. So, let's embark on this journey together and uncover whether Monday truly shines as the premier choice for enhancing the benefits of dollar-cost investing on a weekly basis.