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 2022Continue reading “Dividends and Options Trading Update July 2023”

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 muchContinue reading “Dividends and Options Trading Update June 2023”

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. ForContinue reading “Dividends and Options Trading Update May 2023”

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 startContinue reading “A Comprehensive Guide to Dividend Investing”

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 monthContinue reading “Dividends and Options Trading Update April 2023”

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 fromContinue reading “Changes to the Portfolio!”

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 paidContinue reading “Dividends and Options Trading March 2023 Update”

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 chargeContinue reading “Three Years of Investing, and Many More to Go”

Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 10/15/22

The stock market was a wild ride roller coaster ride last week, especially on Thursday when the market opened up by dropping down then shooting way up to finish the day positive. On Friday, the stock market went back down which resulted in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ finishing the week down. I am gladContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 10/15/22”

Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 10/08/22

The stock market market started the week by going up. Even after a down day on Friday the S&P 500 and NASDAQ finished the week slightly up. While it is nice to see an up week in the stock market I think there is more downside to come. There remains too much economic uncertainty withContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 10/08/22”