As dividend growth investors, our goal is to buy shares in a company that will shower us with cash for decades to come.One of the important things to look out for in our evaluation of companies involves determining the safety of that dividend payment.A quick check to determine dividend safety is by looking at the dividend payout ratio. This metric shows...

I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps in monitoring existing positions and potentially identifying companies for further research.This exercise also provides a good overview of the types of reviews I make to determine if I should place a company on my list for further reviews.In general,...

I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps in monitoring existing positions and potentially identifying companies for further research.This exercise also provides a good overview of the types of reviews I make to determine if I should place a company on my list for further reviews.In general,...

 The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. It operates through five segments: Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine & Family Care. Procter & Gamble is a member of the elite dividend kings list, which includes companies that have managed to raise annual dividends...

Dollar cost averaging is a process, where the same amount of funds is allocated to preset investment/s at regular intervals of time. It is widely believed that investors who choose to systemically allocate funds towards their investments are reducing their risk of investing their whole amount at the top of the price range. Most individuals use...

As an investor, I am aware that I have a lot of blind spots. Someone with a glass half full outlook on life might say that I have a lot of room for improvement though.I do believe that successful investment is about continuous improvement, which is only possible through active learning. That includes reading books, articles, journals but most importantly...