I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise is one of the steps that helps me evaluate existing holdings. It's also one of the touch points that help me potentially identify companies for further research.This review also helps show the quick ways I go about reviewing a company. That's to decide...

The goal of every Dividend Growth Investor is to generate enough dividends to pay for their retirement. It takes patience, persistence and perseverance to accumulate that income producing nest egg. But once it is built, and that dividend income covers expenses at the dividend crossover point, work becomes optional. The neat thing about dividend income...

I review the list of dividend increases as part of my monitoring process every week. This exercise helps me monitor existing positions. This exercise also helps me potentially identify companies for further research. It is also helpful to showcase the quick drill I do on each company, focusing on the factors that I find most helpful, before putting...

I love reading stories about everyday people, who were able to accumulate wealth with long-term dividend investing.These stories reiterate how to achieve success with investing:1. Start early2. Invest prudently3. Have patience4. Give your investments time5. Let the power of compounding do the heavy liftingToday's story is from one my favorite books...

I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus my attention on the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend increases, and then review each company using my criteria. I am always on the lookout for new ideas, and to determine if my existing holdings are working. I also want to be ready...

 Does timing the market work? If it does, does it pay? I tested this concept by creating a simple backtest. I assumed that four different investors were able to put away $1,000/year at various points in the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) since 1993 through end of 2023. They all use a tax-deferred account, pay no commissions, and reinvest dividends.  Investor...