I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. My overall goal is for the portfolio to function as a long-term dividend growth account that generates around $2,000 per month in dividends. My diversification strategy is broken-down by these different sectors and areas – Portfolio Overview – We closed out the month of January with the … Read More “Dividend Income January 2025 – $40,911 Stock Portfolio” »
Author: Becky Holyoak
I want to share my experience from the first 30 days of hosting through Airbnb and Furnished Finder. Feel free to jump down to a different section: Last fall, I moved in with my fiancé and together we spent way too much time renovating my old house to get it up and running as a … Read More “A Look At My First Month Hosting Through Airbnb” »
I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. My overall goal is for my portfolio to function as a long-term dividend growth account that generates around $2,000 per month in dividends. My Stock Portfolio Diversification Strategy My diversification strategy is broken-down by these different sectors and areas – My excel sheet updates the percentages so I can easily see … Read More “Breaking Down My $39,941 Stock Portfolio – December 2024” »
I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. My overall goal is for the portfolio to function as a long-term dividend growth account that generates around $2,000 per month in dividends. My diversification strategy is broken-down by these different sectors and areas – Portfolio Overview – We closed out the month of September with the … Read More “Dividend Income December 2024 – $39,941 Stock Portfolio” »
When looking at renting out my old house, the question raised is how to go about doing so. The biggest question was what would work best for me right now. Since I moved in with my girlfriend, now fiancée, I didn’t need to take the majority of my furniture with me. So, the house was … Read More “Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental – How I Made My Decision” »
I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. My overall goal is for the portfolio to function as a long-term dividend growth account that generates around $2,000 per month in dividends. My diversification strategy is broken-down by these different sectors and areas – Portfolio Overview – We closed out the month of November with the … Read More “Dividend Income November 2024 – $40,712 Stock Portfolio” »
In 2025, there are seven federal income tax rates: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. How much taxes you pay depends on your income and your filing status (single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, or head of household). These 2025 tax brackets apply to the income you earn in 2025 which is … Read More “2025 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates” »
In 2024, there are seven federal income tax rates: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. How much taxes you pay depends on your income and your filing status (single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, or head of household). These 2024 tax brackets apply to the income you earned in 2024 which is … Read More “2024 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates” »
I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. My overall goal is for the portfolio to function as a long-term dividend growth account that generates around $2,000 per month in dividends. My diversification strategy is broken-down by these different sectors and areas – Portfolio Overview – We closed out the month of October with the … Read More “Dividend Income October 2024 – $38,826 Stock Portfolio” »
I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. My overall goal is for the portfolio to function as a long-term dividend growth account that generates around $2,000 per month in dividends. My diversification strategy is broken-down by these different sectors and areas – Portfolio Overview – We closed out the month of September with the … Read More “Dividend Income September 2024 – $39,391 Stock Portfolio” »