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Building a Dividend Portfolio That Actually Works

Building a Dividend Portfolio That Actually Works

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28
Nov
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The Pros and Cons of ETF Investing for Beginners — Straight Talk

ETFs: a pooled portfolio you trade all day like a stock. One share = broad exposure, basis-point fees. Diversify for real—check the index; overlap isn’t protection. REITs differ: judge payouts with AFFO, not EPS. Total return beats headline yield.
3 min read
26
Nov
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CAT's Trading Like It's Nvidia. It's Not. Here's the Math.

At $520, you're not buying strength — you're buying hope.
8 min read
24
Nov
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Market Cap: Fast Guide for New Investors

Market cap frames the bet. Cash flow funds it.
3 min read
21
Nov
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Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Growth Stocks for DIY Investors

Growth stocks create millionaires and wipe them out just as fast. The difference isn't luck- it's discipline. Learn how to spot real growth, avoid hype, and survive the volatility that kills most DIY investors before they ever see the payoff.
2 min read
19
Nov
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AbbVie: Boring Business, Beautiful Cash Flow

AbbVie survived the Humira patent cliff everyone feared. Now at single-digit P/E with $22B in free cash flow and a 3% yield, you're paying for pharma discipline while others chase biotech moonshots. Sometimes boring wins.
3 min read
17
Nov
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Math Over Hype: Why Most Investors Are Doing This Wrong

Stop chasing narratives. Start reading balance sheets.
3 min read
14
Nov

How to Create a Buy-and-Hold Strategy That Actually Fits Your Goals

Buy-and-hold isn’t “buy and forget.” It’s a discipline tied to your goals—quality companies, sustainable dividends, and total return that compounds quietly over time.
2 min read
12
Nov
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Chevron: Built for Cash, Not Clicks

Chevron survived the Hess deal distraction. Now at $153 with 80% upstream margins and FCF covering dividends 1.7x, you're paying for discipline at 16.5× earnings. Guyana's $35 breakevens change everything. Target: $170 by 2027.
3 min read
10
Nov
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The Smart Way to Start Investing: Low-Cost Index Funds

Most investors overthink the market. Low-cost index funds strip away the noise—minimal fees, instant diversification, and steady compounding. Keep it simple, stay disciplined, and let time do the work.
2 min read
07
Nov
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5 Dividend Kings That Beat ESG Funds at Sustainable Investing

Dividend Kings have raised payouts for 50+ years straight through recessions, rate hikes, and market crashes. Here are five that deliver sustainable income with payout ratios under 70% and cash flow you can count on.
3 min read
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