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The month of May 2026 is another month of dividend income landing in my accounts. Due to becoming debt free, I changed my pay myself model. Starting the beginning of August 2021, I am paying myself 30%, just like before. This will now consist of 24% […]
In this week’s stock market outlook, Joel Wenger examines the current market trend, price performance, and headline risks.
During your working years, bonds are primarily used as a portfolio stabilizer. They can help dampen volatility, provide income, and reduce the impact of stock market declines. During the accumulation years, that role is generally enough. The portfolio’s primary job is still growth, and bonds are there to make the ride more manageable. Retirement changes the landscape. Once paychecks stop and portfolio withdrawals begin, bonds may need to go beyond stabilizing the portfolio and provide cash […]
The post B&G Foods (BGS) Dividend Cut Again Because of Debt appeared first on Dividend Power. B&G Foods Corporation (BGS) cut its dividend due to debt, leverage, and poor operating results. Notably, the firm had a significant dividend reduction in November 2022. Weak operating and financial results, soft sales, and negative earnings for a longer than expected time have taken a toll on the company. The firm’s dividend has not been increased in a decade and B&G […]
The post The 2026 Dividend Champions: Updates, Performance, and Analysis appeared first on Dividend Power. This article provides an updated list of the Dividend Champions in 2026, select financial data, and analysis. The list and data are updated monthly. The Dividend Champions 2026 companies on United States stock exchanges have raised their dividend for 25+ consecutive years. This list is a select list of only 154 companies. This number is from nearly 6,000 companies listed on the New York […]
When my Father-in-Law asks a timely question about passive index fund investing, it surely means many of you have the same question. And it’s regarding a unique scenario unfolding due to the upcoming SpaceX IPO on Friday, June 12th. It is the largest IPO in history, and it’s going to impact your retirement portfolio. How… The post Will the SpaceX IPO Break Your Index Funds? appeared first on Retire Before Dad.
Sometimes there’s a world of nuance hiding inside things we barely notice. Kind of like the Dr. Seuss book, Horton Hears a Who!, where Horton the Elephant discovers Whoville, an entire microscopic city that exists on a floating speck of dust. Well, this article is about one of those nuanced topics many people never think much about — but those of us in retirement planning think about all the time. Bonds. And as many retirees […]
In this episode, I sit back down with Cody Berman, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author of the book Retire by 30. Cody first came on the podcast in 2018 at 22 years old. By 25, he had reached financial independence through scalable online businesses, strategic real estate, and intentional spending. He quit a corporate banking job after seven months, tried over 30 side hustles, and grew his income from $96K to over $400K in […]
Many ask the question: should I contribute to a Roth 401(k) or contribute to a Roth IRA? Below I discuss why, in the vast majority of cases, I strongly favor Roth IRA contributions over Roth 401(k) contributions. Roth Accounts Who does not love tax free accounts? The Roth, properly distributed, can create tax free income. […]
Investing can be a potent way to expand your wealth over time, but knowing how to get started and which strategies to use can be daunting. Fortunately, there are daily investment strategies that can help boost your earnings and make your money work harder for you. Adapt these strategies into your financial plan and provide steady growth, whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out. 1. Start with a Budget Creating a budget is […]