The Simply Investing Dividend Podcast

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by complicated investing terms or hesitant to start investing, then this episode is for you. Today, we are stripping away the confusion and making the complicated world of investing uncomplicated and simple.

Our guest is Jared Hubbard, the Product Manager for the Plynk mobile app and a former Director of Planning and Advice Services at Fidelity Investments. Jared holds multiple financial licenses and has dedicated his career to helping everyday people build real investing confidence.

In this episode, we discuss why investing education is your superpower and how to avoid the most common financial mistakes. We also dive into the power of dividend investing and how tools like the Plynk mobile app let you start investing with as little as one dollar.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or a brand-new investor, Jared’s practical advice will inspire you to take control of your financial future.

Accelerate your financial freedom with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
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Plynk Website: https://plynkinvest.app.link/J1NG7PA1J5b

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

How did a legendary money manager turn just $100 into a $40-billion empire?

Today, we are looking at the life and timeless blueprint of Canada's Warren Buffett, Stephen Jarislowsky, and exploring why his simple approach to investing is the ultimate guide for everyday investors.

If you are ready to stop chasing hype, avoid high investment fees, and master the art of long-term wealth building, this episode is for you.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
01:17 The man behind the billions
05:15 Fees are not your friend
11:40 His investment philosophy
18:45 Things to avoid
21:30 Can you invest on your own?

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

Some of the most common questions I get asked are:
When is the absolute best time to start investing for retirement?
Am I already too late?

In today’s episode, we’re cutting through the noise. We’ll discuss why time is your greatest asset, why market timing is a dangerous myth, and how the combination of time and quality is the only real secret to a portfolio that pays for life.

Whether you're 25 or 55, this is your roadmap to building a growing stream of reliable dividend income.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
01:15 Best time to start investing
02:16 Time is on your side
07:00 Investing for retirement
09:46 Lower your fees
13:42 The 12 Rules of Simply Investing
15:05 Example: LLY 2,761% return
19:10 Market timing is a myth
22:26 Time & Quality

Live off dividend forever with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
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Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/
Here's the link to the Google Sheet to estimate your own returns: https://shorturl.at/anJSV

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

The market has been sliding recently, and that kind of volatility can trigger a lot of fear for many investors.

Today, we’ll look at the emotional traps that may cause you to make poor decisions, the mindset that helps dividend investors stay steady, and why strong companies like Lowe’s and Johnson & Johnson continue to reward shareholders even in challenging times.

I’ll also share some tips that have helped me to stay calm and focused no matter what the market is doing.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
01:21 Current state of the market
03:16 Biggest emotional traps
08:24 Dividend investor’s mindset
12:31 Strong companies in tough times
13:27 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
14:43 Lowe's (LOW)
17:33 Ways to keep calm

Live off dividend forever with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

How to invest $1000 in dividend stocks—that’s the question we’re answering today. I’ll walk you through the Simply Investing approach, the 12 Rules of Simply Investing, and the key criteria that help you quickly identify quality dividend companies at undervalued prices.

We’ll also look at how many companies to start with and how to use the Simply Investing Web Application to quickly find the best dividend stocks for your portfolio.

Let’s get started and make your first $1000 work harder for you.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
01:51 Simply Investing Approach
02:30 12 Rules & Simply Investing Criteria
08:56 How many companies to invest in?
11:21 Using the SI Web App (Platform)

Live off dividend forever with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

Stock splits can quietly turn a small investment into a surprisingly large one — yet most investors don’t really understand how they work. And if a company you own announces a split, what should you actually do?

Today, we’re discussing stock splits and reverse splits in plain English, and we’ll also look at Coca‑Cola’s remarkable split history to show just how powerful they can be over time. Let’s get started.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:03 What are stock splits?
7:01 What are reverse stock splits?
10:33 Coca-Cola’s (KO) Stock Splits
12:41 1,867,980% return
16:51 $15,919 in annual dividends
17:47 What to do when your stock splits

Live off dividend forever with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest investing debates: is it better to buy and hold dividend stocks forever, or buy low and sell high?

I’ll walk you through a real-life example using AXP to show how dividend income grew by 488% without adding a single dollar, explain why selling an overvalued stock can actually strengthen your portfolio, and demonstrate how to lock in capital gains while staying focused on long‑term income growth.

If you want to grow dividends smarter and faster this episode is for you. 

Live off dividend forever with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

Everybody dreams of the moment when your day job becomes optional — when your money finally works harder than you do. 

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the crossover point: that powerful milestone where passive income rises, living expenses fall, and financial freedom becomes real. Whether you’re just starting your dividend journey or already building momentum, this is the roadmap to reclaiming your time and designing the life you truly want.

Accelerate your financial freedom with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/
Here's the link to the Google Sheet to estimate your own returns: https://shorturl.at/anJSV

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

What is Quality Dividend Value Investing?, in this episode I’ll discuss one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth.
 
You’ll learn what dividend investing really means, how value investing works, what makes a stock truly “high quality,” and how these three ideas come together into a proven strategy for growing your income and wealth over time.

If you want to invest with confidence, reduce your risk, and build a portfolio that pays you year after year, this episode is for you.

Accelerate your financial freedom with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

How do you know when a stock is priced low or high? How do you know when a stock is priced really really low?

In this episode, we break down what dividends are, how dividend yield works, and how to tell whether a stock price is truly low or just undervalued.

Learn what deep value stocks are, why they matter, and how they can help you earn greater dividend income, and more capital gains. 

Accelerate your financial freedom with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/
Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.