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One of the Worst Investing Mistakes I’ve Ever Made
Ryne Williams
Ryne Williams
5 days ago
One of the Worst Investing Mistakes I’ve Ever Made
When it comes to dividend investing, there are a lot of ways to mess things up. Trust me — I know, because in the handful of years I’ve been doing this, I’ve made plenty of mistakes myself. And while I typically like to write about the investing stra

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12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion
Cashflow King
Cashflow King
2 months ago
12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion
The income investing world is full of beautiful lies. The most seductive one? "Higher yield equals better returns." Here's reality: Most high-yield options ETFs are quietly liquidating your portfolio while disguising it as "income

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These 5 "Income Giants" Pay 10%+ Yields Without Destroying Your Principal
The Frugal Expat
The Frugal Expat
last month
These 5 "Income Giants" Pay 10%+ Yields Without Destroying Your Principal
Most investors chase dividend stocks that pay 3-4% yields while missing out on a revolutionary class of ETFs that are legally required to distribute 10%+ annually – without the traditional risks of high-yield investments. Welcome to the world of next

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2 Pimco Funds I’m Buying Now (10.6% Yield)
Armchair Income
Armchair Income
3 weeks ago
2 Pimco Funds I’m Buying Now (10.6% Yield)
In a market often defined by "fear of the unknown," income investors frequently find themselves looking backward to find the path forward. These two legendary credit funds have seen it all: the PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund

Top and Young Dividend Aristocrats 2025
Сool Head Investment
Сool Head Investment
3 weeks ago
Top and Young Dividend Aristocrats 2025
I wish to briefly introduce the Dividend Aristocrats for those who are not yet familiar with this group of companies. These are businesses that do not simply pay dividends for decade, they have increased them annually for a minimum of 25 consecutive

Has SCHD Lost its Magic?
Andy
Andy
2 weeks ago
Has SCHD Lost its Magic?
I must admit as a SCHD holder I have questioned this funds decisions this year!For years, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) was the undisputed king of the "dividend growth" community. It was the rare fund that offered a high yield,

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The Road to Seven Figures: My 2026 Portfolio Strategy
Andy
Andy
3 weeks ago
The Road to Seven Figures: My 2026 Portfolio Strategy
As we move into 2026, I have set a definitive milestone for my financial journey: making the decisions on my portfolio to help it cross the $1,000,000 mark. Currently sitting just under $900,000, the goal is clear, but the path requires a transition

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The High Cost of Fees: Why Managing Your Own Portfolio Pays Off (Literally)
Ryan O'Connell, CFA, FRM
Ryan O'Connell, CFA, FRM
3 weeks ago
The High Cost of Fees: Why Managing Your Own Portfolio Pays Off (Literally)
If you have the prerequisite minimum level of knowledge, I often recommend that people try to manage their own money. While the world of finance can seem intimidating, the math behind "Do It Yourself" (DIY) investing is compelling—specifica

The Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)
Kfir Aharon
Kfir Aharon
2 weeks ago
The Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)
In the world of dividend growth investing, we often talk about royalty. We use terms like "Aristocrats" and "Kings" to describe companies that have achieved the holy grail of income investing: consistency. But for the Snowball Ana

My Dividend Investing Goals For 2026
Ryne Williams
Ryne Williams
4 weeks ago
My Dividend Investing Goals For 2026
First off, I owe you an apology — I missed last week’s newsletter, and I’m sorry about that. I work hard to make sure I get an article out every week, but every now and then, life just gets in the way. There are usually at least a couple of weeks thr

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PSIX's Power Engine: $500 Monthly Bets Could Rev Up a Five-Year Ride
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
3 days ago
PSIX's Power Engine: $500 Monthly Bets Could Rev Up a Five-Year Ride
Five years ago, Power Solutions International $PSIX shares were trading around $4.53 each. Today, it's closed at $61.53—a strong 1,330% gain that comes from its focus on engines and power systems for industrial, standby, and alternative fuel use

Why Most Financial Advice Fails — and the System I Built Instead
Smart Money Talk
Smart Money Talk
2 weeks ago
Why Most Financial Advice Fails — and the System I Built Instead
Most Financial Advice is FragmentedOne article about budgeting. Another about investing. Another about discipline. These playbooks are different. Each one solves a specific financial problem with a clear system, so you can stop guessing and start exe