An Everyday Investor

Financial Independence: Learn to put your money to work for you.

We live in a society that is practically forcing us to invest our money so that we may combat inflation and retain our purchasing power. Join me on my journey to learn all you need to start investing for yourself.

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High Yield vs Dividend Growth: Which Strategy Wins Long Term?

When I first started dividend investing, I fell into the same rabbit hole many beginners do, trying to find the highest yield I could. Seeing a stock that...

What Are REITs? A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing Without Buying Property

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning real estate but don’t want the headaches of fixing toilets, chasing tenants for rent, or dealing with property taxes, you’re not alone...

AI Stocks: How Can You Invest?

AI is booming, but also uncertain. Yes, it’s here to stay, but who will lead the industry ten years from now? That’s much harder to predict. New players...

Dividend Aristocrats: What They Are and How to Invest

If you’ve been reading about dividend investing for a while, you’ve probably come across the term “Dividend Aristocrats.” It sounds fancy, and in a way, it is. These...

How to Research a Company Before You Buy

If you’re new to investing, it can be tempting to buy a stock based on a friend’s tip, a flashy headline, or a viral video. But good investing...

Stocks vs ETFs: A Simple Guide for Your First Investment

If you’re just getting into investing, you’ve probably seen the terms stock and ETF pop up everywhere. They’re closely related, but not the same thing. In this article...

Dividends Explained: How They Can Build Your Passive Income

A Beginner’s Guide to Earning Passive Income If you start investing thinking you’ll get rich overnight, you’re in for a disappointment. Investing isn’t a cheat code at life...

Circle of Competence

“Know your circle of competence, and stick within it. The size of the circle is not very important; knowing its boundaries is.” — Warren Buffett Listening to Warren...