The Pocket Change Portfolio (PCP) was first introduced on September 13, 2008 as a real money dividend income portfolio funded by the “pocket change” earned from my various online endeavors. Each month I report on the portfolio’s progress and update its holdings.
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Tue. Mar. 22, 2011
pcp, progress
February 2011 Pocket Change Portfolio Performance Update *
Wed. Feb. 23, 2011
classics, commentary
13 Dividend Stocks Headed In The Right Direction *
A photograph captures a moment in time. Seconds after the flash dims a tree could have fallen on the object of the photo or the sad looking man in the photo could have been told he just won a million dollars. In much the same way a dividend stock analysis is a snapshot in time, but the real question for the savvy dividend investor is ‘where is the stock headed?’ Here are four important directional metrics that I look for when updating my stock database…
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Wed. Jan. 26, 2011
classics, commentary
10 Higher Yield Dividend Stocks *
It’s human nature for new income investors to focus on yield. Many eventually learn that above average yields often carry an above average risk of a dividend cut, loss of invested capital or both. People involved in extreme sports/hobbies, such as base jumping, hang gliding and shark diving, do things to minimize risk and protect themselves. In much the same way those investing in high yield dividend stocks, can do certain things to increase their chance of success…
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Mon. Jan. 24, 2011
analysis
AT&T Inc. (T) Dividend Stock Analysis *
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net January 17, 2011.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of AT&T Inc. (T). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: AT&T Inc. provides telephone and broadband service and holds full ownership of AT&T Mobility (formerly Cingular Wireless). AT&T Corp. was acquired in late 2005 and BellSouth in late 2006.
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Wed. Jan. 19, 2011
classics, commentary
What Will Your Dividend Income Be When You Retire? *
We all want a secure retirement where we don’t have to worry about making ends meet. After spending 30 or more years in the workforce, its time to kick back and enjoy our golden years. Unfortunately, many people don’t plan for retirement and just assume that their company pension, 401(k) or Social Security will take care of them. That’s a dangerous assumption and a recipe for disaster.
Fri. Jan. 7, 2011
commentary
2 Dividend Stocks Building Future Yield and 10 Going Ex-Dividend in January *
Driven by computers that cost more than the average person will earn in their lifetime the investment markets move at light speed. To keep pace hedge funds, mutual funds, institutional investors and multi-billion dollar money managers spend large sums of money on high-tech tools to give them an edge. So, what chance does a small individual investor have?
Fri. Dec. 24, 2010
commentary
6 Stocks Giving The Gift of Dividend Growth *
Christmas is a time of giving. Families and loved-ones give gifts to each other. People give money to the needy and charities, while others give their time to help those that are not quite as fortunate. It seems that everyone is involved in giving this time of year, even corporations. Dividend growth stocks give a gift that keeps on giving – ever increasing dividends!
Wed. Dec. 1, 2010
classics, commentary
11 Higher-Quality, High-Yield Dividend Stocks *
A successful dividend growth investor must start young enough to allow time for dividend growth to occur. What happens when a person waits too late in life to start investing and they need immediate income? Many times the person will invest in high-yield, high-risk stocks and lose their savings. If income is needed immediately and you want to mitigate the risk (to a degree), there are some things that can be done, such as…
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Sat. Nov. 20, 2010
pcp, progress
Pocket Change Portfolio – October 2010 *
The Pocket Change Portfolio (PCP) was first introduced on September 13, 2008 as a real money dividend income portfolio funded by the “pocket change” earned from my various online endeavors. Each month I report on the portfolio’s progress and update its holdings.
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Why Dividend Stocks Are Evil *
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