In part 1 of this episode I interview Dividend John, the author of the book Too Rich to Be Stressed. We talk about how he went from $0 annual dividend income to now making over $68,000 a year in dividends. Also covered in this episode:

- how John saved $30,000 at such a young age
- how John lost $25,000 investing with an advisor
- how investing in a pork farm didn't turn out so well for John
- how not to get caught up in the "next big thing"
- how John got started with dividend investing
- John's story of meeting his investing mentor
- how John went from $0 annual dividend income to $68,000 annually
- the 3 telecom "virtual monopolies" in Canada
- what the largest Canadian banks did to their dividends in 2008-2009
- what happened to Kanwal's investment in Washington Mutual
- staying away from high yielding dividend stocks
- what happens to your dividend yield when the company increases it's dividend
- Canadian dividends are taxed extremely low even outside your RRSP and TFSA

Dividend John on Twitter: @johnyboy1853
Dividend John's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZF17NK

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In part 2 of this episode I continue my interview Joseph Hogue, the founder of Let's Talk Money personal finance channel on YouTube. We discuss how how Joseph is investing in today's' economic climate and where he thinks the market is heading in the next 12-24 months. Also covered in this episode:

- what is a dividend aristocrat and what is a dividend king
- how to have confidence investing in dividend stocks when the dividend is not guaranteed
- what advice does Joseph have for someone just starting to invest
- what are some attributes of a successful investor
- the high cost of ETFs
- why are share buybacks important
- how Joseph is investing in today's economic climate
- where is the market headed in the next 12-24 months
- what dividend stock looks interesting to Joseph right now

Joseph Hogue on Twitter: @StockMarketJ
Joseph's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@josephhogue
Joseph's video "5 Safest Dividend Stocks for the Perfect Dividend Portfolio":   https://youtu.be/Nn2gC5lcPXE
Joseph 's website: https://mystockmarketbasics.com/

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The High Cost of ETFs: https://www.simplyinvesting.com/blog/46536-individual-stock-investing-versus-buying

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In part 1 of this episode I interview Joseph Hogue, the founder of Let's Talk Money personal finance channel on Youtube.  We discuss how Joseph got started with dividend investing, and why being an owner is important to achieving financial freedom. Also covered in this episode:

- how Joseph got started with dividend investing
- why Joseph prefers dividend investing over other types of investing
- why Joseph recommends reinvesting dividends
- how over time your passive dividend income grows
- why it's impossible to get in and out of stocks at the right time
- why being an owner is important to achieving financial freedom
- what Joseph looks for in dividend stocks
- why investing knowledge is key to successful investing
- what is the payout ratio
- what would make Joseph sell a stock
- what does Joseph do when a stock eliminates its dividend

Joseph Hogue on Twitter: @StockMarketJ
Joseph's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@josephhogue
Joseph's video "5 Safest Dividend Stocks for the Perfect Dividend Portfolio":   https://youtu.be/Nn2gC5lcPXE
Joseph 's website: https://mystockmarketbasics.com/

Learn more at: https://www.simplyinvesting.com/

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/platform. 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. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In  this episode I interview Marc Lichtenfeld who is the senior editor of the Oxford Income Letter and author of the bestselling book Get Rich with Dividends. In this wide ranging interview we discuss how Marc got started with dividend investing, why investors fail, and what Marc looks for in great dividend stocks.

 Also covered in this episode:

- how Marc got started with dividend investing
- what is a "Perpetual Dividend Raiser"
- how long of a track record does Marc look for in companies
- three companies that have been consecutively increasing dividends for more than 60 years
- how dividend increases help to accelerate your compound growth
- what are the things that Marc looks for in companies
- the key difference in how Marc evaluates a company's payout ratio
- the importance of cash flow
- companies cannot fake the dividend
- why do companies raise their dividend
- why a dividend increase is a positive sign
- how to protect yourself from dividend decreases
- common investing mistakes that investors make
- my foolish mistake chasing a high yielding stock
- how Marc is investing in today's economic climate
- re-balancing your portfolio
- the importance of dividend income versus stock prices
- how dividends are taxed
- how a $2479 investment in TC Energy has returned over $8000 in dividends
- the importance of starting young
- the risk of relying only on capital gains
- what advice would Marc give to his younger self
- how not to panic when it comes to investing

Marc Lichtenfeld on Twitter: @stocksnboxing
Marc's website: https://wealthyretirement.com/
Marc's book: Get Rich with Dividends

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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/platform. 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. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In part 2 of this episode I interview Brock Waterman, the founder of firetravelfamily.com. We discuss how Brock achieved financial freedom at the age of 42, and how dividend investing contributed to his early retirement. Also covered in this episode:

- Should you think differently about dividends if you are going to retire early versus retiring at 65 or 75?
- When should someone start investing?
- The importance of having an emergency fund
- How does Brock diversify his dividend stock portfolio
- How do you deal with your stocks that are overweight in your portfolio?
- Has Brock changed his approach to investing, given the current economic climate?
- During the 2009-2009 financial crisis what did the 5 Canadian banks do to their dividend?
- Is there lower income tax on dividend income?
- Does Brock own any mutual funds, index funds or ETFs?
- $500,000 invested in a fund where the fee is 1%, will cost your over $395K in fees
- What advice do you have to someone who currently owns funds and is scared to invest in individual stocks
- Why you need discipline and patience to succeed as a dividend investors
- Why you should re-invest your dividends
- Never having a salary of over $65,000 but Brock and his family achieved financial independence
- Currently are earning over $10K in annual dividend income

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Brock's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/FIRETravelFamily

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/platform. 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. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In part 1 of this episode I interview Brock Waterman, the founder of firetravelfamily.com. We discuss how Brock achieved financial freedom at the age of 42, and how dividend investing contributed to his early retirement. Also covered in this episode:

- Brock shares his journey towards financial independence
- Why he wanted to retire early
- What attracted him to start looking at dividend stocks
- Why consistent dividend growth is important
- What are dividend aristocrats and dividend kings
- Why you don need a degree in Finance in order to read the financial statements
- How to evaluate a company like you run the finances in your house

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In this episode you'll learn how to apply the 12 Simply Investing Rules to 2 food industry giants (Tyson Foods and Conagra Brands). I cover the following in this podcast:

- introducing the two food industry giants (Tyson Foods and Conagra Brands)
- applying the 12 Rules of Simply Investing using the SI Platform
- determine which company is the better investment

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In this episode you'll learn how to build a dividend income generating portfolio in 12 steps. I cover the following in this podcast:

- how to build a reliable stock portfolio safely
- how to get consistent growing passive income
- 12 steps to build your dividend stock portfolio
- how to avoid poor quality stocks

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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/platform. 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 you'll learn how it's possible to more than double your money with dividend investing. I cover the following in this podcast:

- Dividends are key
- Invest in profitable companies
- Invest in market leaders
- Invest in dividend growers
- Hold for the rising dividend
- Doubling your money

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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/platform. 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. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode I continue my interview with Bob Lai, the founder of Tawcan.com. We discuss dividend investing in today's economic climate. Also covered in this episode:

- High interest rates, high inflation, how is Bob investing today?
- How did Bob react when his portfolio dropped $250K in value a few years ago?
- When should someone start investing?
- Conventional wisdom says the older you get you need to start getting out of stocks and start putting your money into fixed assets, does Bob agree with that?

The story of Reader B, earning over $360,000 annually in dividends: https://www.tawcan.com/living-off-dividends-tax-free

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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/platform. 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. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.