Comments on: 2010 Investing Goals *

By: Dividends4Life

Dividends4Life — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:19:36 +0000

DGI: It is my plan now to increase my fixed income allocation 1% per year until I retire, then I will re-evaluate.

Best Wishes,
D4L

By: Dividend Growth Investor

Dividend Growth Investor — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:31:24 +0000

D4L,

So are you simply going to increase your fixed income allocation throughout your lifetime by 1%? What if you live another 50 years? Or do you have a top percentage for fixed income allocation?

By: Dividends4Life

Dividends4Life — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:50:40 +0000

Monevator: My allocation to bonds is increasing 1% per year it went from 27% in 2009 to 28% in 2010.

Best Wishes,
D4L

By: Monevator

Monevator — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:11:14 +0000

The last 18 months have been very unusual for excessive dividend cuts, as you say. Normally I’d think setting income goals for specific years is far safer than setting portfolio value goals, but it’s turned out just as risky this time!

I should know this, but have you accounted for moving more towards bonds in 2027 as you approach retirement? (I’m sure you have – or are you going for the 100% stocks approach?)

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By: Dividends4Life

Dividends4Life — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:43:39 +0000

Steve: You can see all my holdings here. I am not levered. Best Wishes, D4L

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:48:44 +0000

Great job! Good luck with your goals.

What ETF’s and stocks are you invested in? What percentage of each holding makes up your portfolio? Are you leveraged? If so, how much?

I’m looking into diving into the dividend scene by mixing several dividend ETF funds and holding several individual stocks while I grow my portfolio. While I’m not expecting stellar returns, i’m hoping for a modest dividend income of 30k+ come retirement (achieving a 4% dividend yield).

Thanks for any information!