Today’s guest is Phil Grant, founder of Cypress Financial Consulting and a passionate advocate for financial education, and someone who has walked the path many of us dream about—financial independence.

Phil went from a successful Fortune 100 career and military service to feeling stuck under debt and financial stress. Frustrated with sales-driven advice, he took control of his finances, using budgeting and dividend investing to retire at 54.

My guest Phil helps others gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in their financial lives. In this episode, he shares practical strategies to take control of your money and work toward financial freedom.

Phil's website: https://www.cypressfin.com/

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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.

Today’s episode is all about transforming the way you think about money—and you’re going to hear a story that proves it’s never too late to take control of your financial future.

If you’ve ever felt stuck financially, overwhelmed by debt, or unsure how to start investing, this conversation is packed with insights, motivation, and actionable steps to help you take charge of your money—starting today.

My guest is Martha Menard, a former healthcare researcher turned financial coach who has turned a personal money wake-up call into a thriving practice and a $44,000-a-year dividend portfolio. Martha didn’t start out thinking she’d be a finance expert—like many of us, she learned the hard way, paying off over $100,000 in debt before she discovered the power of investing, especially dividends.

In this episode, we dive into how Martha transformed her relationship with money, why financial health is essential for overall wellbeing, the challenges—and opportunities—for women investors, and practical strategies for building wealth through dividends.

Martha's website: https://www.cascadiafinancialhealth.com/
Substack page: https://marthamenard.substack.com/

Accelerate your financial freedom with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:
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Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/
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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.

Did you know there are six false beliefs that might be holding you back from financial freedom?

In this episode of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, I sit down with Doug Kinsey, Chief Investment Officer at Artifex Financial Group.

With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Doug brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on how to grow and protect your wealth. Doug’s passion for investing started early — reading books on finance as a child and developing a lifelong curiosity about businesses, new ideas, and hidden value. Today, he challenges conventional thinking by questioning the limits of Modern Portfolio Theory, the dangers of over-relying on statistics, and the blind faith in indexing.

Instead, Doug makes the case for a smarter, more common-sense approach to active management — one that puts careful research, patience, and sound judgment back at the center of investing success.
If you’re ready to uncover the false beliefs that may be sabotaging your portfolio and learn how to invest with confidence, this episode is for you.

Doug's website: https://www.artifexfinancial.com/
Doug's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Weathering-Storm-Investments-Uncertainty-Strategies-ebook/dp/B0F5NDLPFL/

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.

Most investors don’t fail because of bad stocks… they fail because of fear, impatience, and chasing the wrong opportunities.

In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to master the psychology of investing — how to stay calm during market crashes, avoid costly mistakes, and build wealth with patience and discipline.

You’ll discover:
- Why Psychology Matters in Investing
- Common Psychological Traps
- The Dividend Investor’s Advantage
- Strategies to Stay the Course
- 3 Real-Life Examples, Investing in Dividend Stocks
- Home Depot Returns 361% and Over 9% Dividend Yield

If you’ve ever wondered how to ignore the noise and invest with confidence, this episode is for you. 

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, I’m honored to sit down with Lawrence Carrel — a seasoned dividend investor, respected financial journalist, and author of Dividend Stocks for Dummies and Investing in Dividends for Dummies.

With over 25 years of experience, Lawrence has devoted his career to showing investors how to grow and protect their wealth. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, TheStreet.com, and Forbes, and today he shares his hard-won insights with us.

Together, we dive deep into the world of dividend investing — exploring why dividends matter, how to choose the right dividend stocks, and the mistakes every investor must avoid. If you want to invest with confidence, avoid costly errors, and build lasting wealth, this episode is for you.

You’ll discover:

- Why companies pay dividends (and why it matters for you)
- The role dividends play in total return
- Dividend Aristocrats and what sets them apart
- How to avoid dividend traps and high-yield mistakes
- The power of reinvesting dividends
- Common misconceptions about dividend investing
- How to build a resilient, long-term portfolio
- Practical advice for new investors looking to get started

This conversation is packed with timeless lessons, financial wisdom, and actionable advice to help you achieve financial freedom through dividends.

Connect with Lawrence Carrel:
Website: https://www.longrunconsultants.com
Book: Investing in Dividends for Dummies (2nd Edition)

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 of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, we dive into the ultimate question: Which strategy safely builds more wealth — the Simply Investing Approach or Growth Investing?

You’ll discover:
- How the Simply Investing Approach works
- Why slow and steady investing can create lasting wealth
- How McDonald’s (MCD) turned $10K into over $137K
- The pros and cons of dividend investing
- The jaw-dropping 12,370% return in just 5 years with APLD
- The pros and cons of growth investing
- Why your #1 goal should be building a strong financial foundation

Whether you’re after reliable income or explosive growth, this episode will help you choose the path that fits your goals — and stick to it for the long haul.

Hasan's complete interview with JL Collins:
https://youtu.be/V360AygOv7A?si=v7sn8I3oKwjUiIgK

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 of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, we break down the pros and cons of our time-tested approach to dividend investing — so you can decide if it fits your goals.

You’ll learn:
- How the Simply Investing method helps you build long-term wealth
- The benefits and limitations of this investing strategy
- Why ETF fees might be quietly draining your returns
- Whether this approach is the right fit for your financial future
- Real-life examples: How Union Pacific (UNP) and Royal Bank (RBC) returned over 197% since 2015

If you’ve been wondering whether dividend investing is worth it — or if now is the time to take control of your financial future — this episode is for you.

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 of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, we tackle two questions that hold many people back: How long do I need to stay invested? and Is it too late to start investing?

Whether you're just getting started or wondering if you've missed your chance, this episode will show you why it's never too late to build long-term wealth.

You’ll discover:
- The Simply Investing approach to growing wealth
- What “long-term” really means — and why it matters
- How long you should stay invested to maximize returns
- The surprising story of JNJ: 258% gain vs. a -0.8% loss
- Real-world examples of the power of long-term investing
- Why Pepsi (PEP) now delivers an 11%+ yield on cost

Tune in to gain clarity, confidence, and inspiration to start (or stay) on your investing journey — no matter where you're starting from.

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 of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, we dive into the incredible stories of companies that have paid dividends for over 100 years.

You’ll discover:
- Which companies have rewarded their shareholders for a century or more
- Why they keep paying dividends through wars, recessions, and market crashes
- Powerful lessons you can apply to build your own reliable, growing income stream
- Real-world examples, including ExxonMobil (XOM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
- How an investment made in 2005 could have delivered a 312% total return
- And how you could achieve a 14% dividend yield on cost over time

If you’re serious about long-term wealth, don’t miss this inspiring and practical episode!

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 of the Simply Investing Dividend Podcast, we dive deep into a powerful comparison: 5 hand-picked dividend stocks versus the largest S&P 500 ETF. Which strategy delivers better long-term results—and why?

You'll also learn how ETF fees, and hidden risks can quietly drag down your returns.

Key topics covered:
- The Simply Investing Approach to building wealth
- What ETFs are—and how they work
- The benefits of ETFs
- The hidden downsides of ETFs (and why many underperform)
- How ETF fees quietly erode returns
- A head-to-head performance comparison: The largest ETF vs. 5 quality dividend stocks

If you’ve ever wondered whether ETFs or dividend stocks are better for building long-term wealth, this episode is a must-listen.

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.