As I drove through the Southside of Chicago today, I noticed a McDonalds and thought about all the different dividend paying companies that are located within. And with that thoughtful reflection, I was reminded of an essay I had read many years ago by Leonard E. Read, entitled - I, Pencil.

So, I read the essay on this episode and is about 15 minutes long. Afterwards I recap the buys, a sell and the dividends.

Tickers mentioned in this episode - IVZ, IBM, KMB, MRK, ALB, PRU, PEP, JNJ, ABBV, PG, ETN & ET. (Full disclosure - I am long all of them except for IVZ.)

Song of the show "A Boy Named Sure" by Johnny Cash

Disclaimer - This is not financial advice and I am not a licensed investment adviser. The stock market carries a risk of loss and you must do your own due diligence before investing and/or speak with a licensed financial adviser.