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Why Income Investors Should Consider The Dividend Aristocrats

Why Income Investors Should Consider The Dividend Aristocrats

Today we have a guest post from Bob at Sure Dividend, where you’ll find articles that typically discuss value and dividend growth stocks that are attractive for long-term investors. In this article, we’ll review how the Dividend Aristocrats might fit into an income investor’s long-term portfolio. Let’s dive in. Why Income Investors Should Consider The Dividend Aristocrats There are many ways…

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Retirement Savings Tips for 2021 (and Beyond)

Retirement Savings Tips for 2021 (and Beyond)

I recently received an email from my employer’s 401(k) provider, Fidelity, highlighting some retirement savings tips for 2021. After review, I thought these were helpful to explore further. Continue reading

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VIMAX vs. VO: Which One is Better & What's the Difference?

VIMAX vs. VO: Which One is Better & What’s the Difference?

After recently writing about one of the most popular Vanguard index mutual fund vs. ETF, I received messages from readers asking about some other index funds. Today we’ll review VIMAX vs. VO. Continue reading

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VFIAX vs. VOO: Which One is Better & What's the Difference?

VFIAX vs. VOO: Which One is Better & What’s the Difference?

A coworker recently asked me about saving for her child’s college education. We talked about how stocks are a great way to build wealth over decades. Looking to keep things simple, we turned to a discussion about index investing and two great options: VFIAX vs. VOO. Continue reading

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Orangetheory Fitness: 5 Ways to Increase Your Base Pace

Orangetheory Fitness: 5 Ways to Increase Your Base Pace

About a month ago at Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), we got back to base and returned to the studio after being closed during the quarantine.

Some studios had a benchmark workout: the 1 mile run on the treadmill.

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Income, Assets, and Wealth Formula

Income, Assets, and Wealth Formula

“I want to be rich.” Yes, I’ve heard that before.

I do, too. Who doesn’t?

But what does being rich mean?

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8 Income Producing Assets for Wealth Building

8 Income Producing Assets for Wealth Building

Are income-producing assets on your mind when you wake up? Probably not. Same for me as well.

This morning I woke up, went for a run, and lifted weights. I checked my work emails.

I then reviewed my daily summary email from Personal Capital informing me that I received $3.72 in dividends yesterday in my M1 Finance portfolio.

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MoneyMade: Passive Income & Investment Ideas

MoneyMade: Passive Income & Investment Ideas

Search for the term passive income, and you’ll receive numerous results.

YouTube videos, blog posts, professional news articles – the list goes on. (more…)

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Orangetheory Fitness: Back to Base Update

Orangetheory Fitness: Back to Base Update

“Back to base in 3, 2, 1 – base pace, treads.” It’s been 112 days since I heard that phrase in a live Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) class.

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Toothbrush Epiphany: 3 New Habits I'm Trying

Toothbrush Epiphany: 3 New Habits I’m Trying

Does your mind wander a lot? Mine does. Especially when I brush my teeth.

I sometimes scroll aimlessly on my phone or walk around the room.

Those two minutes seem to either fly by or go at snail’s pace. How do I know it’s two minutes? My electric (battery-powered) toothbrush tells me.

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COVID-19 Travel Quarantine Slump: 5 Considerations

COVID-19 Travel Quarantine Slump: 5 Considerations

Does the COVID-19 quarantine have you in a slump? Were you traveling soon or hoping to take a vacation?

Perhaps being stuck at home is challenging, and you need a change of scenery. With schools, bars, restaurants, and various other locations to some extent closed, we likely have felt various ups and downs over the last several weeks.

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CARES Act 2020: Why You Should Care

In response to the ongoing Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the US Federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES ACT is meant to provide relief for various individuals and groups to better weather the ongoing health, economic, and financial storm.

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Better Days: What Really Matters 8 Months Later

The news, while usually already depressing, is quite morbid these days. I typically ignore the noise, but I cannot suppress the urge to consider the potential impact on one’s finances, fitness, and general well-being.

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Back to Basics: Advice I (Almost) Didn't Tell a Friend

Back to Basics: Advice I (Almost) Didn’t Tell a Friend

A close friend recently asked me for financial advice. I was a bit hesitant, as I’m not a financial services professional – whether it be investing, taxes, etc.

However, my friend wanted to know some general, basic items – things to consider for getting started and further organized. Here are a few basic things I shared.

Where Are You At?

You don’t need to tell me this. What does this mean for…

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May 2019 Income & Expenses

May 2019 Income & Expenses

At the end of each month, I’d previously posted passive income & portfolio updates. I’ll continue to do this again soon. But some readers have also asked for details on income & expenses. This series will explore this area each month going forward.

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Why I Deactivated My (Personal) Facebook Account

Why I Deactivated My (Personal) Facebook Account

While on a walk this morning, I kept looking at my phone’s Facebook app. Click. Scroll down. Like. Scroll down some more.

I was like a robot walking mindlessly through Grant Park in downtown Chicago with a short-term canine friend on a leash. My thoughts kept taking me elsewhere. I wasn’t in the moment or the present.

Throughout the hour walk, I kept feeling bad about how I wasn’t doing X, Y, Z.…

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April 2019 Income & Expenses

April 2019 Income & Expenses

At the end of each month, I’d previously posted passive income & portfolio updates. I’ll continue to do this again soon. But some readers have also asked for details on income & expenses. This series will explore this area each month going forward.

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