Interviews

In this episode, I interview a dividend investor, we talk about how to getting started with investing, how to select dividend stocks, and how to go about investing with a spouse.

Jermaine McDonald CEO of Learn Grow Invest, is based out of Jamaica and their mission is to be a leader and trusted source of information of financial and investor education in the Caribbean and around the world.

Jermaine is also a passionate dividend investor, and we have lots to talk about when it comes to dividends. Yo…

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…

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 …

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 …

In part 2 of this episode, I interview Mark Seed, founder of the popular finance blog My Own Advisor. In this episode we cover:

- "conventional wisdom" states as you get older you should start moving out of equities and move into fixed income, does Mark agree with this approach?
- the importance of having a plan when it comes to investing
- in the beginning the dividends are small, but over time your dividend income grows
- the importance of discipline and patience
- how is Mark investing in today's …

In part 1 of this episode, I interview Mark Seed, founder of the popular finance blog My Own Advisor. In this episode we cover:

- how Mark got started with dividend investing
- how a $500K investment with a 1% annual fee (MER) will cost over $395K after 20 years
- why Mark decided to take the DIY approach to investing
- why Mark focused on dividends
- the importance of getting paid to own shares
- why investor behavior is key
- what type of traits do you need to be a successful do-it-yourself investor
-…

In part 2 of this episode, I continue my interview with Dividend John, the author of the book Too Rich to Be Stressed. We discuss how how John is investing in today's' economic climate and what advice he would give to his younger self. Also covered in this episode:

- what should investors do with their excess dividend income each year
- how to compound your dividend growth
- why the current trading commission fee is irrelevant
- the importance of paying yourself first
- how John is investing in today…

In part 1 of this episode, I interview Dividend John, the author of the book Too Rich to Be Stressed. We talk about how he went from $0 annual dividend income to now making over $68,000 a year in dividends. Also covered in this episode:

- how John saved $30,000 at such a young age
- how John lost $25,000 investing with an advisor
- how investing in a pork farm didn't turn out so well for John
- how not to get caught up in the "next big thing"
- how John got started with dividend investing
- John's sto…

In part 2 of this episode, I continue my interview Joseph Hogue, the founder of Let's Talk Money personal finance channel on YouTube. We discuss how how Joseph is investing in today's' economic climate and where he thinks the market is heading in the next 12-24 months.

Also covered in this episode:

- what is a dividend aristocrat and what is a dividend king
- how to have confidence investing in dividend stocks when the dividend is not guaranteed
- what advice does Joseph have for someone just starti…