If you had only 5 US Dividend Growth Stocks to pick and hold for the rest of your life, which ones would make you richer? Mike and Vero did that exercise two years ago. Do their picks still make sense? And who did better? Mike or Vero?

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Almost two years ago, we had a stock battle of Canadian and US dividend growers to hold forever. With everything that happened since then, it's time to look back at those and see if our picks still make sense. Could we leave them in a box for another 10 years without touching them? And who did better? Mike or Vero?

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Over the past 3 years, investing has been tough on investors' nerves. We went through multiple situations creating lots of uncertainties. How should we handle volatility in our 40's, in the accumulation phase, or if we are past 65, retired, and living off our portfolio income?

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The Canadian Aristocrats are different from the US: the company must increase its dividends for only five consecutive years... among other lower requirements! Still, many are blue chips, tied to classic Canadian sectors (banks, telcos, energy) that Americans can also benefit from. To help you research, we pulled out some of the best options in 7 different sectors!

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The Dividend Achievers show a minimum of 10 consecutive years with a dividend increase. They include Aristocrats and Kings. With 370 stocks, the broader list is an excellent place to start your research. That doesn't mean they are all good to buy. This is why we've highlighted some of the top ones from 5 different sectors.

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There are no maybes with Mike. He likes a company, or he doesn't, but he can state all the reasons why: whether it be the business model, the weak dividend triangle, or simply a better option available. Today's episode might challenge some of your holdings, and you might disagree, but you might also discover flaws to remember. Let's find out which companies are on Mike's blacklist!

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On top of being a knowledgeable dividend growth investor, Mike is a passionate entrepreneur. These should be keys to creating wealth and being a millionaire. Yet, he is not. Why is it so? Is Mike that bad at saving? Does he have extravagant spending? What are his financial and retirement goals? Here's a look into Mike's lifestyle and ambitions!

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Should you have some money left to invest, we got some rockstar ideas! The Dividend Rock Star list shows over 300 stocks. We decided to pull out the best ideas for three categories: classics, good opportunities, and high yields. There is undoubtedly something for you among these 22 ideas!

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How about we help you narrow your research and focus on high-quality stocks? Wouldn't having a list of companies with solid metrics and robust business models be nice? This is what you can find in the Dividend Rock Stars!

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Rating systems are great. They simplify things and give investors a quick overview of their portfolios. But it doesn't consider your perception or goals. Knowing the pros and cons of a rating system will help you understand its role and limits. Let's get started!

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