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Imagine this: you're watching your investments grow, but then your dividend gets cut. Panic sets in. What does this mean? How will it affect your financial future? Join me in this episode of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast as I dissect and demystify the world of dividends: from the importance of dividends to investors, indicators of a dividend cut, to the implications of a dividend reduction. In doing so, I highlight the often overlooked payout ratio and explain how to calculate dividend y…

Ever wondered what separates Warren Buffett-worthy investors from mere speculators? Ready to unravel the mysteries of successful investing and learn the rules you need to follow? Get all the answers in our latest episode, where we discuss the fundamental differences between investing and speculating, as taught by Benjamin Graham, Buffett's personal mentor. Learn the importance of doing your own research before investing, the art of spotting quality companies priced low, and how to tune out media…

Want to set your kids up for a lifetime of financial success? In this episode, I show you how to get your kids/teens started with dividend investing.

I break down the concept of dividend stocks and their potential to more than double your initial investment. You'll also learn the basics of teen investing, such as the type of account needed, how to open them, and where to invest. By the end of this episode, you'll have a solid understanding of how to help your teenager start investing in dividend …

In this episode I explain what is Real Total Return and why it matters to you as an investor. I cover the following topics:

- What is Real Total Return?
- What is Capital Appreciation?
- What is Dividend Income?
- What is Dividend Growth?
- How a $2,775 investment in McDonald's returned over $6,273 in dividends
- How an investment in McDonald's provided a Real Total Return of 1,169%

In this episode you'll learn how it's possible to more than double your money with dividend investing. I cover the following in this podcast:

- Dividends are key
- Invest in profitable companies
- Invest in market leaders
- Invest in dividend growers
- Hold for the rising dividend
- Doubling your money

In this episode you'll learn how a $25,000 investment in dividend stocks generates $4,000 annually in dividend income. I cover the following in this podcast:

- Dividends & dividend yield
- Current average dividend yield
- Two important factors
- Our goal of generating $4,000 per year in dividends

In this episode you'll learn the six key benefits of investing in dividend stocks. I cover the following in this podcast:

- Dividends generate passive income for you
- Dividend stocks provide capital appreciation
- Dividend stocks provide diversification
- Dividend portfolio provides stability
- Dividend stocks provide tax advantages
- Dividends build your confidence and discipline

In this episode you'll learn what is a DRIP (Dividend Re-Investment Plan), and why I don't recommend them. Also covered in this podcast:

- What is a dividend?
- What is a dividend re-investment plan?
- When is a stock priced low or high?
- Why I don’t recommend dividend re-investment plans

In this episode you'll learn what to do when a dividend is reduced or eliminated. Should you sell or hold? Also covered in this podcast:

- What are dividends?
- What is dividend yield?
- How does a dividend cut impact you?
- Early warning sign a dividend reduction might occur
- What to do after a dividend is cut