Dividend Growth – 10 Years in the Making

Good morning everyone!  Today, I’d like to recap the last 10 years of dividend income I have received, look at the growth and predict what the NEXT 10 years could look like!

We all know that “father of time” can either work against us or FOR US.  In the world of dividend investing, building passive income on the road to financial freedom, “father of time” can be YOUR BEST FRIEND.

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Simplifying My Savings Accounts…and Growing My Income at the Same Time!

Earning more on your cash in 2021 is easier than ever. The goal is to maximize every dollar by investing and mobilizing your cash to the right places. With so many online fintechs, along with traditional banks and credit unions, fighting aggressively for your hard earned dollars, there are some great opportunities to earn a high interest rate on your cash. I’ve always been a fan of opening accounts and parking your emergency fund and excess cash where the highest interest rates are. This article will review the 5 online savings accounts I currently have, why it is becoming to much, and how I will actually increase my income by closing two of the accounts!

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5 Reasons Dividend Income is the Easiest Passive Income Source

 

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Everyone is interested in creating a form of passive income.  However, I am here to talk to you about the easiest passive income source that you can start, today or now, if YOU wanted.  Further, it does not have to be time nor capital intensive as others make it out to be.  As our Dividend Diplomats name suggests, dividend income is the easiest passive income source and here are 5 reasons why! Continue reading

Fundrise Review – A New Investment, Pros & Cons

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My wife and I had a long discussion in early February, I believe February 3rd was the date.  This was after the stock market surged through the first month of January.  We could not find an undervalued dividend stock that fit perfectly in our portfolios.  Furthermore, we had quite the position in the equity market.  On the other hand, this is not specifically a bad position, but it was truly weighing on my mind for quite some time. Then, we found and researched the real estate investing platform of Fundrise.

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How I’ve Made Over $1,000 on Swagbucks!

The side hustle activity is on!  Each day, week and month, I track the income and expenses that are going in and out.  This also includes tracking the extra income that you receive, even from side hustle/free ways to bring in extra income on the side.  One of those fun activities that I add to my day have earned me well over $1,000.  It all comes down to using the internet in a better way to add value to what is currently needed in your life (saving, invest, etc..).  Find out how I have earned over $1,000 using a certain site : )  Continue reading

Side Hustles at Home

We all want to make money, and it’s even more fun to make money on the side.  Have you ever considered side hustles at home?  Ever look around each room and ask yourself, do I still use, need or know what “that” is even for?  How many of us have old phones, computers, TVs, clothes that are bursting out of the seems of the walls, within the place we live?  This article drives to talk about how create side hustles at home and enjoy the benefits.  Benefits, such as, the way to clear out the clutter and put extra capital in our pockets.

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