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Dividends and Options Trading August 2023
August has come to an end so it is time for another update. August is a down month for dividends and options trading was significantly down this month. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received for August. For the month, I received a total of $333.71 in dividends. This…

Understanding Dividends: What They Are and How They Work
Investing in the stock market is a great way to build long-term wealth, and one of the ways investors can earn a return on their investment is through dividends. In this article, we will be taking a deep dive into the world of dividends, including what they are, how they work, and the factors that…

Dividends and Options Trading Update July 2023
July has come to an end so it is time for another update. Options trading was also really good this month. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received for June. For the month, I received a total of $459.68 in dividends. This is a huge increase over July 2022…

Dividends and Options Trading Update June 2023
June has come to an end so it is time for another update. June is typically a really good month for dividends received. This June did not disappointment as I sent a new high for dividends received in a month. Options trading was also really good this month. Let’s take a look at how much…

Dividends and Options Trading Update May 2023
May has come to an end so it is time for another update. May is one of my lower months for dividends received. Options trading was a little better this month, no big home runs just a few singles. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received for May. For…

A Comprehensive Guide to Dividend Investing
Investing in dividend stocks can be an effective way to build long-term wealth. Not only do dividend-paying companies have a history of stability and consistent growth, but their payouts can offer a steady stream of income for investors. This comprehensive guide to dividend investing will cover everything you need to know in order to start…

Dividends and Options Trading Update April 2023
April has come to an end so it is time for another update. This month was a good month for dividends received but not such a good month for options trading. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received for April. April turned out to be a pretty good month…

Changes to the Portfolio!
Recently I made some rather big changes to my portfolio. After some reflections and thinking about my goals and timeline, I felt it was necessary to make some moves to increase the cash flow my accounts generate. My target retirement date is about 7.5 years from now and I will need enough cash flow from…

Dividends and Options Trading March 2023 Update
March has come to an end. This month was a very good month for dividends received but not such a good month for options trading. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received for March. March is one of my big months for dividends thanks mostly to SCHD. SCHD paid…

Three Years of Investing, and Many More to Go
Three years ago I really started on my investing journey. Prior to that time I had no idea how I was going to retire. I figured I would have to work as long as I physically could and hope for the best. I decided this was not a good plan and decided to take charge…
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