Many dividend investors are familiar with Schwab's US Dividend Equity ETF ticker symbol SCHD. But how many of you actually know how this fund works? I think its good to know not only that an investing strategy works but why and how it works. Today I want to show you an under the hood look at SCHD, the index it tracks and the long term results this strategy has achieved. Whether you own this fund or not I think most dividend investors will find this content useful. Enjoy!

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Today I want to give you an update on my dividend income and on my top 10 holdings across my 5 Dividend Growth Portfolios. Dividend growth investing is my preferred investing strategy. I look for quality dividend stocks trading for attractive prices and hold these positions for a very long time. My top 10 holdings make up roughly 28.88% of my portfolio and generate about 36% of the dividend income. I think dividend growth investing is one of the best long term investing strategies for success in the stock market. With this approach you get excited about both up and down markets and sleep soundly at night knowing that your hard earned money is working for you 24/7.   I'll also show you all of my dividend income this year as well as talk about how it continues to grow month after month. Enjoy!

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There are few things I like more than watching my dividend income grow. To enjoy a strong dividend growth rate you first need to find the best dividend growth stocks. Here are my 15 best dividend growth stocks that I will be considering for my personal portfolio in October 2022. Dividend investors often have to chose between dividend yield or dividend growth, and I believe a sweet balance of both should fit into all dividend portfolios. My search for the best dividend growth stocks begins by identifying high quality companies that are poised to continue growing in the future and can offer me a safe place to invest my hard earned money. Check out the video if you'd like to know more about my process and my favorite dividend growth stocks right now.

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Each month I run a screening process to find the top 10 best high yield dividend stocks for the given month. These high yield dividend stocks are selected based on the best combination of business quality and valuation with a focus on future returns. My minimum dividend yield threshold for this watchlist is 2.75% but often the average dividend yield presented is around 4.13%. Additionally the selected stocks offer above average dividend growth for the yield they currently pay. I use this monthly watchlist to identify potential stocks to add to my portfolio. And I share this process here with you so that you can see how it works and perhaps improve your strategy as a result. Enjoy!

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There's a lot of news about a looming recession, for all we know we can already be in a recession. So is it a smart idea to invest in dividend stocks during a recession? And better yet can dividend stocks offer safety in turbulent markets. I looked at how dividend stocks performed historically during recessions and more specifically how sustained has dividend growth been in bear markets. I found this information useful and I think you will as well. Enjoy!

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Dividend aristocrats are fairing better than the broad market this year and I believe they are some of the best dividend stocks to invest in for the long term. Dividend aristocrats are some of the safest and most reliable dividend stocks on the market. To become an aristocrat a company must have a streak of growing dividend income for at least 25 consecutive years. Anyone looking to start a dividend portfolio should be familiar with the dividend aristocrats and the benefits they can offer. I came up with 3 unique simple strategies to select the best dividend aristocrats each month. I believe that over a longer period of time each of these simple methods can deliver alpha over NOBL the dividend aristocrat ETF. Investing in individual stocks can carry more risk than investing in a broad index and you need to determine the best course of action for you. Join me to find out how my simple strategies work and which dividend aristocrats are the best in October 2022!

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Adopting a dividend investing strategy is only step 1 in your investing journey. There are many paths you can take as a dividend investor so how can you determine which one is the best? I want to tell you, based on actual results, what the best dividend investing strategy has been historically and why dividend investing is a great strategy to follow. The best strategy has not been the one typical dividend investors gravitate towards, and the data proves why it should be. Enjoy!  

https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/whitepapers/WP106.pdf

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There are 13 Dividend Aristocrats that will raise their dividends this year, meaning more money in your pocket if you happen to own these stocks. Today I want to show you who they are, their historical dividend growth and what type of increase you can expect. I also take a look at all of the dividend increases for all 64 dividend aristocrats, how this year compares to last year and the past decade. Enjoy!

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It's not everyday that you can find a high yield dividend stock that also offers high dividend growth. Turbulent markets will offer such unicorns to patient dividend investors but we need to be careful that we don't fall for a value trap. Today I want to show you 7 high yield and high growth dividend stocks that all appear to be attractively valued today. My future expectations for these companies are strong. Hope you enjoy!

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Do you want to build a dividend portfolio but don't know where to start? I want to share my thoughts on what you should think about and consider before you embark on this process. Maybe you already have a dividend portfolio but you're not content with how it's structured or performing. It always a good idea to evaluate your portfolio from time to time to make sure it aligns with your short and long term goals. Part of this episode talks about the things to consider but I also build a sample dividend portfolio as part of the process to show you how to do it. I hope you find value in this content.

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