The Quarterly Check In
Wow. Already three months into the year. So far I’m on track to hit my goals, but only just. I need to hit $50 dollars a month in dividends and $10,000 total invested by the end of April. I think I can do it, but as of right now it will be close. I may
The Leap Day
I did it. I eked out another grand for the month. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be making an extra grand a month outside of my regular job, but here I am. Now to reach that milestone with passive income – that’s the real dream. As I ponder this achievement
The First Milestone of the Year
Last week I passed one of the first goals or milestones I set for this year. $7,500 total invested. At just over a year into this project that is a significant amount for a side hustle. My portfolio has grown into something larger than what I’ve invested. As of this writing it’s just over $8,000.
The Upgrades
Another day, another dollar. I’m in what some in the financial independence community call the boring middle. My plan is working; I’m earning, I’m saving, I’m investing. I actually made more this month outside of my regular job than I’ve ever done before. Stock trading has done well for me and it’s something I did
2026 GOALS AND MILESTONES
| $200/month from dividends |
| $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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A community for people to discuss online money-making opportunities.
