Dividend Investing

Dan Bortolotti Interview – Debunking Dividend Myths

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For those of you who don’t know Dan, he is an advocate for Index Investing, and his knowledge of this subject is extensive. His blog the Canadian Couch Potato is a fantastic resource for both the novice and experienced investor. Dan is also an accomplished author, and for more than 10 years he has contributed regular articles for Canada’s MoneySense magazine. This interview is inspired from the Debunking Dividend Myths series which Dan wrote on his blog in January and February 2011. To say the least, a flood of responses and the lively debate quickly ensued with that series. During …

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Can You Live Off Your Dividends and Dividend Income in Retirement?

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We all invest for the same end result – to sustain our retirement or lifestyle when we are older. All of us have different goals and reasons, but the end result is the same. How much can we safely withdraw from our portfolio without depleting our original investment capital? Does a primarily 100% dividend stock portfolio support a retirement income? Is it possible to live off dividends? It definitely is! Here’s what you need to earn a dividend income in retirement and live off your dividends. The Golden 4% Rule Most of the experts agree that 4% is the amount …

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Derek Foster Interview – Becoming a Millionaire with Simple Investment Strategies

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Derek Foster needs no introduction! He quit the rat race at 34 and became a millionaire using simple investment strategies.  He shared his unique approach in his five National Bestselling Books, including [earnist_link ref=”stop-working-heres-how-you-can” id=”12655″]STOP WORKING: Here’s How You Can[/earnist_link], and [earnist_link ref=”the-idiot-millionaire” id=”12654″]The Idiot Millionaire[/earnist_link]. Derek also offers regular financial tips in Canadian MoneySaver Magazine and he has been featured in various media across Canada.  When not writing or giving public speaking presentations about investing, Derek spends his time with his wife and five children (which can be quite a handful). Love him or leave him, Derek Foster is …

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What Is a Good Dividend Payout Ratio for Investors

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Portions of this article were originally published in the Canadian MoneySaver, and it is posted here with permission. For more information visit www.canadianmoneysaver.ca Many dividend investors go to great lengths to screen dividend stocks. If you stick with the big dividend aristocrats or other big blue chips, you will do just fine. Some of these companies have been paying dividends for over 50 to 100 years! The economic stability of a company like that, which also increases its dividends year after year, is money in the bank. This is what most dividend investors look for, and it is the basis …

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