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Has SCHD Lost its Magic?
Andy
Andy
3 days 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 Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)
Kfir Aharon
Kfir Aharon
last week
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

Warren Buffett’s Most Important Lesson for Investors
Ryne Williams
Ryne Williams
5 days ago
Warren Buffett’s Most Important Lesson for Investors
First of all, happy New Year! The start of 2026 obviously marks the beginning of something new (and hopefully fantastic). But this year, in particular, also marks the end of an era. By now, you’ve probably seen the news: as of today, Warren Buffett i

Top and Young Dividend Aristocrats 2025
Сool Head Investment
Сool Head Investment
2 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

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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Snowball: What is Great - What Can Be Improved
PerryF
PerryF
2 weeks ago
Snowball: What is Great - What Can Be Improved
https://youtu.be/tj5XKubZrSI I’ve been using Snowball Analytics almost daily for more than two years to track my passive income portfolio, and I genuinely love what the platform brings to the table. But like any tool, there are areas where it shine

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Why Most Financial Advice Fails — and the System I Built Instead
Smart Money Talk
Smart Money Talk
3 days 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

The Road to Seven Figures: My 2026 Portfolio Strategy
Andy
Andy
2 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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CVX and the Power of Consistency
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
6 days ago
CVX and the Power of Consistency
CVX's Steady Oil Flow: $500 Monthly Bets Turn Short-Term Dips into Five-Year StrengthFive years ago, Chevron Corporation (CVX) shares were around $110 each. As of December 19, 2025, it's at $147.75—a reliable 34.15% gain from its integrated

2 Pimco Funds I’m Buying Now (10.6% Yield)
Armchair Income
Armchair Income
2 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

DDS's Retail Rocket: $500 Monthly Bets Could Dress Up Your Five-Year Returns
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
2 days ago
DDS's Retail Rocket: $500 Monthly Bets Could Dress Up Your Five-Year Returns
Five years ago, Dillard's Inc. $DDS shares were trading around $69 each. Today, it's closed at $632.07—a stunning 902% surge that highlights its success in upscale department stores, with strong sales in fashion, beauty, and home goods desp

My Dividend Investing Goals For 2026
Ryne Williams
Ryne Williams
3 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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