The Speculation
Let’s start with what I know. I know I won’t hit all the goals I set for myself on the front page of this site for 2026. The only other goal that I will achieve this year is having $50k invested. That’s a lot of money. I started investing in this income portfolio in November…
The Life Goes On
It’s been awhile since I posted an update. This is a result of changing my flow to purchase stocks once a month. I couldn’t have accomplished what I accomplished had I begun this way, but I appreciate this cadence now. Every purchase adds a sense of peace. Brick by brick. Today I hit $200 a…
The Consistency
A few notes. The composition of my portfolio may have changed over time, but my goal and my method for achieving that goal has not. And it works. In that regard consistency over time when it comes to investing has proven to be true. I have, however, given up a small amount of consistency in…
The Shake Up
Well… I did it. I liquidated my entire portfolio except for DIVO, then consolidated and simplified everything. I optimized for tax efficiency so that my real return at the end of the year is higher. Here’s where I landed. TICKER ALLOCATION MUNY 25% DGRW 18% DIVO 20% IDVO 20% QQQI 17% I did as much…
2026 GOALS AND MILESTONES
| $200/month from dividends Completed July 1, 2026 |
| $50,000 total invested |
| $5,000 earned from trading stocks |
| $1,000 earned from online surveys and tasks |
| $1,000 earned churning |
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CURATED RESOURCES
Dividend Investing Strategies for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Building Passive Income
Learn how to build passive income and grow wealth with beginner-friendly dividend investing strategies that focus on consistency, diversification, and long-term growth.
Dividend Diplomats
Two 30 something’s blogging about investing, frugality, passive income and reinvesting dividends for financial freedom.
Dividend Growth Investor
A long term buy and hold investor who focuses on dividend growth stocks.
Doctor Of Credit
Bank account and credit card bonuses.
Financial Independence Flow Chart
A good, general guide for how to allocate additional savings.
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