Category: Investments
How to FALL into Investing
Autumn is creeping upon us, and what better time to start investing? The leaves are turning orange, the weather is becoming cool, and our wallets are preparing for the busy Christmas season. Wouldn’t it be nice to have our dividends pay for Christmas shopping next year? In the article “A $1000 Dividends Shopping Spree,” I…
The Magic of Dividend Growth Investing
There is a certain magic in growing your own crops. You fertilize the soil, plant the seeds, and hopefully pick the fruits that the plants produce. But, gardening should only be for people with patience. There is no fast way to start a crop-producing garden. Welcome to the world of Dividend Growth Investing or DGI.…
Be Smarter Than the Average Bear (Market)
“The market is going to crash!” You have probably been hearing this for the last 4-6 years, or even longer. The market always seems to be hitting new highs, and it never seems to be a good time to invest. However, time in the market is better than timing the market. This saying means that…
Preferred Shares vs. Closed-End Funds: The Battle for Income
Man do I love dividend growth investing. Buying blue-chip companies, receiving dividends, reinvesting the income, and let the compounding effect happen over time. I love buying companies like Coca-Cola (KO), Pepsi (PEP), Walmart (WMT, and Target (TGT). Even better is buying growth companies that pay small dividends like Costco (COST) and Microsoft (MFST). Their small…
Selling Covered Calls for Passive Income
Options, options, options—we all love having options. Therefore, we should all learn how to trade options on the stock market. Learning to trade options is part of our bigger plan to diversify our passive income. First, a quick disclaimer. This article will not give you an exact science or step-by-step guide to selling covered calls.…
5 Takeaways from “Mortgage Backed Securities”
“Mortgage Backed Securities” by Justin Adams is a fantastic book just for the fact that it is 30 pages long. After reading an almost 400-page book over the last week, it is great to find a short book. Mortgage backed securities are mortgage loans that banks group together and sell like bond-like securities. You will…
Investing for Dividends 106: The Pros and Cons of Dividend ETFs
Whew, today’s topic is going to be controversial, at least in the dividend growth communities. I’m all about stirring the pot if it makes us all a little bit more informed. I will discuss dividend ETFs and if they will be suitable for your portfolio. I always seem to be rude, so let me get…
How to Start Dividend Investing 104: Choosing Your Stocks
Going shopping is one of our favorite things to do—why should dividend investing be any different? Many people avoid handling their own investment accounts because it can seem intimidating to choose their own stocks. Let’s fix that today by building a small dividend portfolio. Welcome back to the How to Start Dividend Investing 101 series…
Art Edition: The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever!
Art & Links to all 312 Chapters in “The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever!” Amazon charges me for the size of the book—thus the ebook edition is $15. If you prefer that version, you can buy it here. Enjoy! MILITARY FAMILY INVESTING www.militaryfamilyinvesting.com The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever! 320 Chapters and 1,200…
52 Weeks of the Dividend Challenge
Yep, it’s been a year since I started the Cash App Dividend Challenge. I host the Cash App challenge in my Facebook Group to show everyone that investing isn’t as “risky” as people it makes it out to be. The goal of the Cash App Dividend Challenge is to invest $5-10 every day in the…
Web Edition: The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever!
Links to all 312 Chapters in “The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever!” Amazon charges me for the size of the book—thus the ebook edition is $15. If you prefer that version, you can buy it here. Enjoy! MILITARY FAMILY INVESTING www.militaryfamilyinvesting.com 00 INTRODUCTION 00 000 The Biggest Book on Passive Income Ever! 01 FINANCIAL…
Become a Bonafide Investor part V: Why Gold and Silver
Everyone seems to talk about gold and silver in the investing world, but what’s the big deal? Gold and silver don’t pay dividends, aren’t liquid enough, and cost money to store and protect. Why on Earth would we want to invest in these old-style investments? Gold and silver are great ways to diversify your investments,…
Let Dividends be Your Lighthouse through Retirement
None of us have a crystal ball to predict what the future holds. As much as we prepare for our retirement, our kids moving out, and future travels, we have no freakin’ idea how anything will play out. We are at the whim of the universe. So, how are we supposed to navigate this unknown…
5 Takeaways from “Covered Calls for Beginners”
“Covered Calls for Beginners” by Freeman Productions is what I needed for my mind to comprehend options, exactly. I read a massive book on options about four months ago, but I was still confused. This book focuses on just one simple strategy for trading options—covered calls. Covered calls are a Tier 1 (I’ll explain tiers…
Become a Bonafide Investor part IV: The Value in Commodities
Commodities are one of the most important asset classes; however, most people haven’t even heard about them. How is this possible? Well, there is nothing sexy about talking about commodities. Before we dive into everything commodities, I’d like to welcome you back to the Become a Bonafide Investors series (Part I, part II, Part III).…
The Woman’s Guide to Investing
Let me start by saying that I have been married for 15 years. I would want my wife to read this quick guide to investing if something should happen to me. I hope I do not offend anyone or offer up any gender stereotypes, as that is not my intention. For the most part, there…
How to Start Dividend Investing 103: Pick Your Platform
Beginning your adventure as a dividend investor may seem daunting from the outside looking in, but that’s why I am here. In “How to Start Dividend Investing 101,” we discussed your long-term outlook for the journey. In “How to Start Dividend Investing 102,” we talked about slowly integrating dividends into your life—forming a habit of…
My 24 Favorite Blue Chip Stocks
Ah, the magic of blue-chip stocks cannot be understated. Not only can they provide steady growth, but also excellent dividend growth as well. These two factors make them compounding powerhouses. Now, if only you could discover some of the best blue-chip stocks out there. I am here to help, but before I go into my…
Blue Chip Stocks: Tasty Growth and Yummy Dividends
Building a dividend portfolio is one of the most rewarding adventures that you can choose to partake in. Watching as your stocks start to not only grow but pay you dividends can be an exciting way to spend the month. We recently talked about adding index funds to your dividend portfolio, and I explained why…
Annuities vs. Dividends
As we steam towards retirement, we will start to hear new words that gain more traction as we age. Annuities are definitely an older person thing, but it is valuable to explore their importance to an overall cash flow retirement system. We also want to compare them to what a dividend portfolio can provide for…
