Dividend Growth
Building passive income through dividend-paying stocks and ETFs — yield, payout ratios, dividend aristocrats, and DRIP strategies.
Dividend growth vs high yield: the right answer depends on timeline
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
My 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.
New position in $O — my thesis
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
Building a dividend portfolio from scratch today
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
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.
Dividend aristocrats: still relevant in 2026?
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
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.
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.
Dividend aristocrats: still relevant in 2026?
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
Dividend tax strategy — qualified vs ordinary income
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
My dividend income hit $2,000/month — full breakdown
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
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.
How I built a $4,800/month passive income stream
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
The dividend snowball effect is real — my 10 year chart
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
SCHD vs VYM vs JEPI — which dividend ETF wins?
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
High yield dividend traps to avoid — lessons learned
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
Dividend tax strategy — qualified vs ordinary income
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
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
My dividend income hit $2,000/month — full breakdown
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
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.
DRIP strategy — reinvesting vs taking cash
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.
SCHD vs VYM vs JEPI — which dividend ETF wins?
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.
SCHD vs VYM vs JEPI — which dividend ETF wins?
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.
SCHD vs VYM vs JEPI — which dividend ETF wins?
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
SCHD vs VYM vs JEPI — which dividend ETF wins?
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
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.
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.
My dividend income hit $2,000/month — full breakdown
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
My forward annual income hit $36,000 — breakdown inside
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.
International dividend stocks: overlooked income opportunity?
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
Building a dividend portfolio from scratch today
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
How I built a $4,800/month passive income stream
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.
High yield dividend traps to avoid — lessons learned
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
My dividend income hit $2,000/month — full breakdown
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
DRIP strategy — reinvesting vs taking cash
Portfolio: 40% SCHD, 20% JEPI, 15% O, 10% JNJ, 15% individual dividend growers. Monthly income: $2,147. Yield on cost: 6.2% after 7 years of reinvestment.
Dividend growth vs high yield: the right answer depends on timeline
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
Dividend aristocrats: still relevant in 2026?
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
Dividend growth vs high yield: the right answer depends on timeline
SCHD is the cleanest dividend growth ETF. 10-year dividend CAGR of ~12%, low expense ratio, quality screen on underlying holdings.
How I built a $4,800/month passive income stream
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
DRIP strategy — reinvesting vs taking cash
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.
DRIP strategy — reinvesting vs taking cash
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.
The dividend snowball effect is real — my 10 year chart
DRIP decision: I take cash now. At $2k/month in dividends, I prefer to deploy it strategically rather than auto-reinvest proportionally.
Monthly dividend portfolio update — Q1 2026
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
How I built a $4,800/month passive income stream
O is my largest single stock position. Monthly payments, 30+ years of dividend increases. The 5.2% yield at my cost basis was hard to pass up.
My dividend income hit $2,000/month — full breakdown
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.
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.
How I built a $4,800/month passive income stream
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.
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.