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 February with the … Read More “Dividend Income February 2024 – $33,802 Stock Portfolio” »
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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 June with the … Read More “Dividend Income June 2023 – $30,659 Stock Portfolio” »
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 $28,912 Stock Portfolio – December 2022” »
An IPO is when a company offers shares of stock to the general public for the first time. Remember, think of the company as a building made out of bricks. When you invest in the company, you are essentially buying a brick in their wall. With an IPO, you and your neighbors haven’t been able … Read More “What Is An Initial Public Offering (IPO)?” »
What Is Inflation? Inflation is the impact of rising prices paired with the buying power of money decreasing overtime. Meaning a dollar today is worth more than a dollar will be worth tomorrow. Let’s look at 50 years ago, in 1971, $15.22 had the same buying power as $100 did in January of 2021! A … Read More “Inflation And The Value Of Money Today Vs Tomorrow” »
A dividend is a portion of a company’s earnings paid out to its investors which are people who own shares, or a portion of the company’s stock. Think of the company as a building made out of bricks. When you invest in the company, you are essentially buying a brick in their wall. It could … Read More “What Is A Dividend? | Long-Term Growth Investing 101” »
The market jumped back up and now it’s time to breakdown my entire $30,000 Stock Portfolio! I have a self-directed brokerage account with Ally. Meaning I have complete control over what and how I invest my money. My overall goal is for the portfolio to function as a long-term dividend account that generates around $2,000 … Read More “Breaking Down My Entire $30,000 Stock Portfolio – December 2021” »
A couple of months ago, I received a notice from my local water provider. The notice was identified as an “Important Responsibility Message” with a requested response in 30 days. Then a month or so ago, I received a second notice and then just recently a third notice came that pushed the same information. The … Read More “Do You Need Water Service Line Coverage?” »
An IRA is a tax advantaged retirement account that is not sponsored by an employer. Meaning, you can still receive similar tax benefits as a 401(k) even if your employer does not offer a retirement plan. Even if you participate in a retirement plan sponsored by your employer, you can still contribute to an IRA … Read More “What Exactly Is An Individual Retirement Account?” »
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