$KO
The Coca-Cola CompanyMy forward annual income hit $36,000 — breakdown inside
High yield traps I've fallen for: T before they cut, MO before pricing power eroded. Lesson: if yield is above 7%, there's usually a reason.
Monthly dividend portfolio update — Q1 2026
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
New position in $O — my thesis
High yield traps I've fallen for: T before they cut, MO before pricing power eroded. Lesson: if yield is above 7%, there's usually a reason.
Dividend aristocrats: still relevant in 2026?
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
International dividend stocks: overlooked income opportunity?
JEPI is income generation via covered calls on an equity portfolio. Works in flat/slightly up markets. Underperforms in strong bull markets. Know what you're buying.
How I built a $4,800/month passive income stream
JEPI is income generation via covered calls on an equity portfolio. Works in flat/slightly up markets. Underperforms in strong bull markets. Know what you're buying.
Why I prefer dividend growth over bonds for income
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
International dividend stocks: overlooked income opportunity?
JEPI is income generation via covered calls on an equity portfolio. Works in flat/slightly up markets. Underperforms in strong bull markets. Know what you're buying.
High yield dividend traps to avoid — lessons learned
JEPI is income generation via covered calls on an equity portfolio. Works in flat/slightly up markets. Underperforms in strong bull markets. Know what you're buying.
Building a dividend portfolio from scratch today
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
Dividend aristocrats: still relevant in 2026?
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.