The Simply Investing Dividend Podcast

In this episode, I’ll show you how to build a million-dollar dividend stock portfolio starting with only $500, and you’ll see how that portfolio could provide you with over $31,000 a year in passive income.I also cover the following topics in this episode:- Starting small- 3 keys to investing success- Real-life example investing in McDonalds (MCD)- How does this work?- $50,000 investment eventually returns over $108K/yr in dividends- Reaching one million dollarsLink to the Simply Investing Future Value Spreadsheet:https://rb.gy/782866Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode I sit down with a dividend investor, we talk about the benefits of dividend investing, why you should get started sooner than later, and some of his picks when it comes to dividend stocks.My guest today is Russ Knopf the creator of the website Dapper Dividends and his youtube channel of the same name. Russ served in the US Navy, and today lives near Chicago with his wife and two kids. Russ is a dividend investor so naturally we discuss dividend investing in today’s episode.I also cover the following topics in this episode:- How did you get interested in dividends?- How do you select dividend stocks?- I share my Nortel story- Understanding the key fundamentals when it comes to investing- What do you tell people that are still waiting to start investing?-  Why it's better to start investing sooner- Dividend kings and dividend aristocrats- Concerns are about dividend reductions- Importance of taking a long-term perspective- What is a good number of stocks to hold?- The high cost of fees (MERs) for mutual funds, index funds, ETFs- Why investing isn't complicated- What stocks are you interested in now? Russ s website: https://dapperdividends.com/ Russ's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxeYC4WYMvh33SqKo9NMHLwDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, we look at a company that has increased its dividend by 3390%, and is on its way to becoming a dividend king.I also cover the following topics in this episode:- Introducing our company under review- Looking at its dividend history (3390% growth)- How dividends increase your margin of safety- Stock price history- Total return since 1999 (783%)Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, we look at the world’s largest publicly traded lodging REIT. Does a return of over 161% make this dividend stock worthy of consideration? I also cover the following topics in this episode:- Our stock under review (HST)- Our 12 Rules and 10 Criteria- Applying the 12 Rules of Simply Investing- Historical rate of return (161% vs 961%)- ConclusionDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

With rising interest rates, does it still make sense to invest in dividend stocks?  In this episode, I compare a dividend stock to a money market fund, which one is the better investment?I also cover the following topics in this episode:- Rising interest rates- What are money market funds- Typical money market returns- What will happen to interest rates?- Money market fund versus a dividend stock- $10K grows to over $12K in 3 yearsDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I cover two competitors head-to-head, and show you how $20K turned into over $212K. A dividend stock versus a non-dividend stock, which one was the better investment?I also cover the following topics in this episode:- What are dividend stocks?- What are non-dividend stocks?- Introducing the competitors (TXN vs AMD)- And the winner is?- 961% return vs 736%- 36% dividend yield based on the purchase priceDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I interview Maya Corbic a CPA who leverages her CFO, auditor, and tax accountant expertise to educate kids on financial literacy. She founded Wealthy Kids Investment Club and has inspired thousands through her Instagram account, Teach Kids Money.I cover the following topics in this episode:- Why did Maya decide to write the book "From Piggy Banks to Stocks"?- Why investing isn't complicated- Why is it important to teach financial literacy to kids?- How did your background shape your understanding of financial literacy?- When it comes to financial literacy, what is missing in the current education system?- Why did you decide to write a workbook instead of a traditional textbook?- Why start teaching about dividends sooner than later?- The importance of dividend growth- What are Dividend Aristocrats and Dividend Kings?- Spending versus investing, how to make the right choices- Why did you start the Wealthy Kids Investment Club?- What do you say to parents when they say investing is too complicated?Book: From Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide for a Young Investor On Instagram: teach.kids.moneyWealthy Kids Investment Club: https://wealthykids.clubDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I cover Dividend Aristocrats and Kings.I also cover the following topics in this episode:- What are dividends?- What are dividend aristocrats?- What are dividend kings?- Which companies have the longest dividend streaks?- Three extraordinary dividend returns (KO, HD, WMT)Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I'll share with you the two most important words in investing.I also cover the following topics in this episode:- The inspiration for this episode- Who is Arnold Bernhard?- Successful investing in two words- What is Dividend Yield- JNJ returns over 318%Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I show you how in just one coaching call with me, I saved Emma over $69,800 in fees, and helped her increase her annual investment income by 112% - all without adding any new money to her portfolio! You'll get to see the before and after transformation that simplified her investing, and lowered her risk.I also cover the following topics in this episode:- Our approach to investing- Introducing Emma- Emma's previous holdings- Emma's new investment portfolioDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I interview David Delisle, founder of The Awesome Stuff,  is an Amazon bestselling author, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and speaker. His first book, The Golden Quest, is a graphic novel that teaches kids (and adults) how to live a richer life and create the freedom for what is most important to them.I cover the following topics in this episode:- Why is The Golden Quest referred to as Rich Dad Poor Dad Meets Calvin and Hobbes?- Why does The Golden Quest resonate with 5yrs olds to 95 yrs olds?- What are the 4 Golden Rules?- How do you filter out the noise?- What is the Awesome Stuff?- When is enough, enough?- How did you get interested in finance and money?- Why is it important to start investing early?- What do you say to folks that are afraid to start investing?- Why isn't financial literacy taught in schools?- What does financial freedom mean to you?Link to David Delisle's sites:https://daviddelisle.comhttps://www.theawesomestuff.comsDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.Lastly, we cast a spotlight on the marvels of starting your investment journey early, with the magic of compounding returns taking center stage. We reminisce about youthful days flipping through mutual fund books and how they shaped the financial sagacity of today. Through real-life exemplars like Warren Buffett and the merits of dividend investing, we underline the importance of an early start in investing and the potency of long-term strategies over short-term gains. As we close, David's fervor for financial education and his dedication to charity remind us that ultimately, the wealth we accumulate is as valuable as the good it can do in the world.

In this episode, I show you why you shouldn't wait to start dividend investing.I cover the following topics in this episode:- The common investing fears- 5 types of investors- How much can you earn?- The cost of not investing soonerLink to SI Future Value Google Sheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kN1RgR9Tojnz78Peq2y_S-ZoV4lHKYJ2TJnXgPaRAyk/copyDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I cover 5 Canadian banks that have been paying dividends for more than 100 years.I cover the following topics in this episode:- What are dividends?- How to make money with dividends- Over 100 years of dividend payments- Dividend consistency is key- 2007-2008 financial crisis- 5 Canadian bank dividend's during 2008-2010- Our approach to dividend investingLink to DividendPower's blog post: https://www.dividendpower.org/canadian-100-years-dividends/Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I show you how to start dividend investing on your own.I cover the following topics in this episode:- Can you invest on your own?- Our approach to investing- What is a quality stock?- How to know when a stock is priced low (undervalued)- 4 attributes of a successful investor- What happens if you don't invest on your own?- The high cost of fees (MERs) on your investmentsDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I show you how to handle and avoid dividend cuts, using the most recent example of an ex-dividend aristocrat Walgreens.I cover the following topics in this episode:- What are dividends?- Who is Walgreens (WBA)?- Walgreens dividend history- Walgreens dividend cut- Why cut the dividend?- What to do now?- My story of GE and TC Energy- Early warning signs of a dividend cut- What are dividend aristocrats?- The importance of diversificationDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I answer your top 4 dividend investing questions:- Why should I invest in dividend stocks?- Why should I invest in undervalued stocks?- How long does it take for a stock to go from undervalued to overvalued?- How should I build a dividend stock portfolio?Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I show you how to invest like an investing legend, Geraldine Weiss. I cover the following in this episode:- Who was Geraldine Weiss?- What was her approach to investing?- How you can invest like Geraldine Weiss- Key benefits of dividend investingDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I discuss conventional wisdom which states that as you get older you should move away from equities and into fixed income assets. What is the right approach for you? I cover the following in this episode:- Should you move away from dividend stocks?- Two dividend stocks return over 126% vs a term deposit's return of 48%- Is fixed income safer than dividends?- Can dividends beat inflation?- Benefits of staying invested in dividend stocksLink to download the Simply Investing Forecasting Google Sheet:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kN1RgR9Tojnz78Peq2y_S-ZoV4lHKYJ2TJnXgPaRAyk/copyDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, I answer your questions about getting started with dividend investing:- How do I make money with stocks?- Aren’t funds (mutual/index/ETFs) safer?- Isn’t investing risky and time consuming?- How do I get started?Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, we'll compare the differences between investing in the 30 Dow companies versus investing in funds The following topics are covered in this episode:- What is the Dow Jones Index?- Index funds and ETFs investing in the Dow- Individual investing vs funds- Taking control of your investmentsDisclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/platform. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.