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On my way to financial independence with Dividend Growth Stocks
2019-09-30 10:00
There were five companies with at least a decade of dividend increases under their belt which hiked distributions last week. There was one company with a nine year record included, because I… Read More
2019-09-26 11:40
U.S. Bancorp (USB) is a financial services holding company, which provides various financial services in the United States. It operates in five segments: Corporate and Commercial Banking, Co… Read More
2019-09-23 14:49
It has been over a decade since the Great Recession ended. The end of the recession was marked with a profit rebound, and a continued rise in dividends.
The quarterly dividend on S&P 50… Read More
2019-09-19 10:00
M&T Bank Corporation (MTB) operates as the holding company for Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company; and Wilmington Trust, National Association that provide banking services. The last… Read More
2019-09-16 10:00
There were three companies with at least a decade of dividend increases under their belt which hiked distributions last week. I reviewed the latest increase against the ten year average in e… Read More
2019-09-09 10:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I have also found it helpful to incorporate this monitoring process with the process I use to evaluate c… Read More
2019-09-05 10:00
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 s… Read More
2019-09-03 10:00
Imagine that you are able to receive a lump sum today, due to an event such as a sale of a business, cashing out of a pension, inheritance or winning the lottery. After you rejoice a little… Read More
2019-08-30 01:13
Last week, there were four dividend increases from companies which have at least a decade of annual dividend growth under their belts. The most notable company that hiked dividends last week… Read More
2019-08-27 10:00
Altria Group, Inc. (MO), through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cigarettes, smokeless products, and wine in the United States. It offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro bra… Read More
2019-08-26 10:00
I started my Dividend Growth Investor Newsletter in an effort to educate investors on how to build and manage a dividend growth portfolio, and reach goals and investment objectives. The comp… Read More
2019-08-22 10:00
Warren Buffett is the best investor in the world. He managed to snowball his networth from roughly $10,000 in the early 1950s to over 80 billion today. He has managed to compound net worth a… Read More
2019-08-19 10:00
I reviewed three companies which raised dividends last week. Each of these companies has managed to boost dividends annually for at least ten years in a row. I focused on trends in earnings… Read More
2019-08-15 11:53
Last year, I launched my premium newsletter titled Dividend Growth Investor Newsletter. In the newsletter, I build a portfolio of dividend growth stocks with the intention to generate $1,000… Read More
2019-08-12 10:00
Dividend Growth Investing is a strategy that focuses on companies that consistently raise dividends out of their rising stream of earnings. The goal of the dividend growth investor is to ide… Read More
2019-08-08 14:33
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the health care field worldwide. The com… Read More
2019-08-05 10:00
Companies that grow dividends tend to have better financial health and produce sustained earnings and revenue growth. Dividends help identify well-managed companies; every dividend declarati… Read More
2019-08-01 10:00
MSC Industrial Direct Co. (MSM) distributes metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
MSC Industrial Direct i… Read More
2019-07-30 10:00
As part of my investment review process, I monitor the list of dividend increases every week. This exercise allows me to see any recent dividend increases for companies I own, and check if t… Read More
2019-07-25 10:00
Welcome to another edition of my dividend increase reports. Every week, I look at the list of dividend increases as part of my portfolio monitoring process. I also use this list as a potenti… Read More
2019-07-22 21:52
Last year, I launched a premium dividend investing newsletter. In my newsletter, I share a list of ten companies that I am investing in for the month. I leverage the principles and lessons t… Read More
2019-07-18 14:23
The Kroger Co. (KR) operates as a retailer in the United States. The company operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouse stores. Kroger is… Read More
2019-07-15 10:00
In today’s article, I will share a list of companies, which raised dividends last week. The list focuses on companies which have a ten year streak of annual dividend increases, and is… Read More
2019-07-11 11:02
When I started my journey of Dividend Growth Investing at the end of last decade, I focused on the list of Dividend Aristocrats and the list of Dividend Achievers. The dividend aristocrats l… Read More
2019-07-08 10:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I usually focus my attention on the companies that have managed to grow dividends for at least a decade… Read More
2019-07-04 19:16
For your reading enjoyment, I have highlighted several articles that the readers found of particular interest this month. I have included the article title, as well as a short description… Read More
2019-07-01 10:00
You may have heard the news that Abbvie (ABBV) is in talks to acquire biotech Allergan (AGN) in a transaction valued at $60 billion. Abbvie will offer $120.30 in cash plus 0.8660 in Abbvie s… Read More
2019-06-27 10:31
This is a guest contribution by Bob Ciura of Sure Dividend.
Investors looking for the strongest dividend growth stocks should focus on the Dividend Aristocrats. In order to become a Dividen… Read More
2019-06-25 10:00
Medtronic plc (MDT) develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells device-based medical therapies to hospitals, physicians, clinicians, and patients worldwide. It operates through four segme… Read More
2019-06-23 16:27
Readers of my Dividend Growth Investor newsletter just received a list of ten dividend growth stocks I plan to purchase on Monday. This is for a real money portfolio which I started in July… Read More
2019-06-20 15:34
I monitor the list of dividend champions regularly, using my screening criteria. This is helpful to identify quality companies available at good prices, which may be good additions to my por… Read More
2019-06-17 10:00
There were several dividend increases last week for companies who are either dividend achievers or dividend champions. A long record of annual dividend increases is a sign of quality, becaus… Read More
2019-06-13 10:00
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) operates as a home improvement retailer. It operates The Home Depot stores that sell various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products… Read More
2019-06-11 10:00
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates as a diversified health care company in the United States. It operates through four segments: UnitedHealthcare, OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and… Read More
2019-06-06 10:00
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW), together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company offers a line of products for cons… Read More
2019-06-04 10:00
There are a lot of stories about people who become financially independent these days in their 30s or 40s. While these are isolated instances in the grand scheme of things, they are part of… Read More
2019-05-30 18:19
I use a few quantitative factors in my investing including streak of annual dividend increases, dividend payout ratios, growth in earnings per share, and P/E ratios. I also use qualitative f… Read More
2019-05-28 10:00
It is time for my weekly review of notable dividend increases from the past week. This review is part of my monitoring process. It is also a good exercise showing investors how I quickly eva… Read More
2019-05-25 17:32
Last year, I started a premium newsletter focusing on providing more actionable content for subscribers. I launched this service, particularly to address a common question I receive quite of… Read More
2019-05-20 10:00
Last week, there were five dividend growth companies which increased distributions to their shareholders. Each of these companies has managed to grow distributions for at least ten consecuti… Read More
2019-05-16 10:00
On Tuesday of this week, British Company Vodafone (VOD) cut its dividend by 40%. Not surprisingly, this dividend cut occurred several months after its Chief Financial Officer had stated that… Read More
2019-05-13 10:00
As part of my monitoring process, I look at the list of dividend increases every week. I usually focus my attention on the companies that have managed to grow dividends for at least a decade… Read More
2019-05-08 22:54
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I missed doing this on Monday, so I am catching up.
For this review, I included companies with at leas… Read More
2019-05-07 10:00
FedEx Corp. (FDX) engages in the provision of a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. It operates through the following segments: FedEx Express, TNT Express, FedEx… Read More
2019-05-02 02:35
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) provides letter and package delivery, specialized transportation, logistics, and financial services. It operates through three segments: U.S. Domestic Packa… Read More
2019-04-29 10:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, as part of my monitoring process. This exercise helps me to check up on existing holdings and to identify companies for my watch list.
La… Read More
2019-04-24 10:00
I launched my premium Dividend Growth Investor newsletter in July 2018 with the main goal of educating individual investors and empowering them to learn how to achieve their goals. I use the… Read More
2019-04-22 10:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I use this exercise to review dividend increases for companies I own. I also use this exercise to observ… Read More
2019-04-18 10:00
As dividend investors, we focus on identifying and selecting the companies to include in our divided portfolios. The ultimate goal is achieving our stated dividend income objectives. As a re… Read More
2019-04-15 10:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I usually focus my attention on the companies that have managed to grow dividends for at least a decade… Read More
2019-04-11 11:40
I have spent the last month discussing CVS Health (CVS) and Walgreen’s (WBA) with a lot of readers on my site. I have spent even more time discussing these companies than thinking abou… Read More
2019-04-08 10:00
Planning your retirement is one of the most challenging exercises in the world. There are plenty of ways, methods and advisors, who try to influence your choice with formulas and narratives… Read More
2019-04-01 11:46
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) operates as a pharmacy-led health and wellbeing company. It operates through three segments: Retail Pharmacy USA, Retail Pharmacy International, and Phar… Read More
2019-03-28 10:00
Earlier this month, I received questions from a few readers about CVS and Walgreen’s. The share prices behind both companies are taking a beating recently. I discussed the following wi… Read More
2019-03-26 11:49
I review the list of dividend increases weekly, as part of my portfolio monitoring process. I usually narrow the list down to companies with at least a ten year history of annual dividend in… Read More
2019-03-20 10:00
The March 2019 edition of the Dividend Growth Investor newsletter comes out this Sunday, March 24. This will be the ninth edition of the dividend investment newsletter that I started last ye… Read More
2019-03-18 10:00
A long streak of dividend increases is a signal of a quality company which is probably a good idea for further research. As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend incre… Read More
2019-03-14 12:07
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) provides independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Ratings, Market a… Read More
2019-03-11 10:00
As a dividend growth investor, I look for solid companies to invest my hard earned money in. I look for companies that can grow earnings, and afford to raise dividends regularly. A long divi… Read More
2019-03-07 11:00
Last month, we had Wal-Mart (WMT) announcing its quarterly results. The results were fine, and it does seem like the company is becoming a formidable competitor to Amazon.
Unfortunately Wa… Read More
2019-03-04 11:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every single week. I narrow the list down by focusing on the companies with at least a ten year history of annual di… Read More
2019-02-28 20:54
Last week, Kraft Heinz (KHC) shared a trifecta of bad news with shareholders, including asset impairments, disappointing outlook and a dividend cut.
Worst of all, the board of directors ann… Read More
2019-02-26 11:00
Reviewing the dividend growth universe for dividend increases is part of my monitoring process. For my review, I narrow my focus to the companies with a ten year streak of annual dividend in… Read More
2019-02-24 19:10
Readers of my Dividend Growth Investor newsletter just received a list of ten dividend growth stocks I plan to purchase on Monday. This is for a real money portfolio which I started in July… Read More
2019-02-21 11:00
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to individuals, institutional investors, retirement plans, financial intermediaries, a… Read More
2019-02-19 11:00
Dividend growth investing involves the selection of companies based on a set of criteria such as valuation, strong brands, strong competitive advantages and long histories of annual dividend… Read More
2019-02-14 09:00
Last year, I made a bet with Warren Buffett that I can select a group of stocks that can “beat the market”. This was inspired by Buffett’s previous bet with a hedge fund ma… Read More
2019-02-11 12:34
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I use this exercise to monitor developments in the companies I own. I also use this process to identify… Read More
2019-02-11 11:00
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I use this exercise to monitor developments in the companies I own. I also use this process to identify… Read More
2019-02-06 15:48
The S&P Dividend Aristocrats index tracks companies in the S&P 500 that have increased dividends every year for at least 25 years in a row. The index is equally weighted, a… Read More
2019-02-04 11:00
As part of my research, I monitor the list of dividend increases every week. I use this exercise to obtain updates for companies I own. I also use this exercise in order to identify potentia… Read More
2019-01-31 11:00
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) manufactures, markets, and sells various foods, snacks, and carbonated and non-carbonated beverages worldwide. The company operates in four divisions: PepsiCo Americas Fo… Read More
2019-01-29 13:05
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. This is helpful as a method to observe recent developments in companies I own. This process is helpful i… Read More
2019-01-24 11:00
Back in July 2018, I launched the Dividend Growth Investor Newsletter. I am truly honored that I am able to provide value to readers through my writing. In my newsletter, I discuss ten divid… Read More
2019-01-17 11:00
As a dividend growth investor, my goal to purchase shares in a company at an attractive valuation, and then receive a rising stream of dividend payments for decades.
The companies that ten… Read More
2019-01-14 10:00
The goal of every dividend investor is to one day accumulate a portfolio of income producing stocks, which would throw off a large amount of dividends every month. The magic point is where t… Read More
2019-01-10 11:00
Blackrock (BLK) is the largest investment manager in the world, with over $6.5 trillion in assets under management.
Over the past decade, the stock has compounded by 14.96%/year. Future ret… Read More
2019-01-07 10:00
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) provides cigarettes and other tobacco products worldwide. It manufactures vapour and tobacco heating products; oral tobacco and nicotine products, such… Read More
2019-01-02 01:57
A dividend champion is a company which has a 25 year record of annual dividend increases. There are only 129 such companies in the US today. I believe that becoming a dividend champion is no… Read More
2018-12-31 10:00
Readers of my Dividend Growth Investor newsletter just received a list of ten dividend growth stocks I plan to purchase on today. This is a real money portfolio which I started in July, in a… Read More
2018-12-27 10:00
The bull market is dead after an almost ten year run off the 2009 lows. The US stock market is now in a bear market – characterized by a 20% correction from the all time highs reached… Read More
2018-12-26 10:00
Last week, we had Altria Group (MO) announce a major investment in JUUL, which makes e-cigarettes. You can read the press release here:
www.altria.com/Media/Press-Releases/Pages/PressReleas… Read More
2018-12-20 12:00
Exactly a decade ago, I wrote an article that outlined the best dividend stocks for the long run. I have used the criteria to create this list in my newly started dividend investing newslet… Read More
2018-12-17 11:00
As part of my monitoring process I look at the list of dividend increases every week. I use this exercise to monitor existing portfolio holdings and to identify companies to add for further… Read More
2018-12-13 11:00
A dividend king is a company that has managed to increase dividends to shareholders for at least 50 years in a row.
There are only 26 such companies in the US, and perhaps a couple more in… Read More
2018-12-10 11:00
As a dividend investor, I monitor the dividend investing universe very closely. I do this through checking the pulse of dividend increases every week. I also do this by regularly screening f… Read More
2018-12-06 11:00
As an investor, I see myself as a part owner in a business. My goal is to acquire ownership in businesses, which share their excess cashflows with me in the form of growing dividends. In ord… Read More
2018-12-03 11:00
I like dividend growth investing as a strategy for my hard earned money. Using this strategy, I invest in world class businesses at attractive valuations, and then enjoy a rising stream of p… Read More
2018-12-01 10:00
I updated the list of dividend champions for December 2018. There are 127 dividend champions as of November 30, 2018. This is unchanged from the prior month.
The list of dividend champions… Read More
2018-11-27 11:00
There were several companies over the past week which announced their intent to raise dividends to shareholders. It is always great to see companies that are able to extend their long streak… Read More
2018-11-26 11:00
Readers of my Dividend Growth Investor newsletter just received a list of ten dividend growth stocks I plan to purchase on today. This is a real money portfolio which I started in July, in a… Read More
2018-11-21 16:06
Dear Readers,
I have a special deal for you on through this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I would like to offer a subscription to my premium newsletter for a low price of $65/year. You can… Read More
2018-11-19 15:40
I review dividend increases every week as part of my monitoring process. I usually focus on the companies with at least a ten year streak of annual dividend increases. This is then followed… Read More
2018-11-15 11:00
Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) is a publicly owned asset management holding company. The firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. This… Read More
2018-11-12 11:00
I review the list of dividend increases every week, in an effort to monitor existing holdings as well as identify companies for further research. In my weekly reviews on the blog, I usually… Read More
2018-11-08 11:00
As a dividend growth investor, my goal is generate enough dividend income to pay for my expenses in retirement. I focus on dividend income, since it is more stable and more reliable portion… Read More
2018-11-05 11:00
As part of my monitoring process I review the list of dividend increases every week. Every month, I also review and update the list of dividend champions.
This process helps me follow the d… Read More
2018-11-01 03:37
As part of my process, I update the list of dividend champions every month. I find it extremely helpful to go through the process of updating the list, in order to identify companies that I… Read More
2018-10-30 15:38
As part of my monitoring process, I review the list of dividend increases every week. I use this process to evaluate existing holdings and also to identify hidden dividend gems. I find it he… Read More
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