How to Invest in 2026 - Series Intro
The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast
This New Year mini-series is built for investors who want a clear plan for 2026—without drowning in market noise. Across six quick episodes, Mike and Vero cover where markets were in 2025, what could derail portfolios in 2026, how to think about high-yield stocks safely, and how to tighten your process so you can invest with conviction. YouTube: FB: Blossom: X:
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Dividend Traps, Yield Chasing & Safety Metrics — What to Watch Out For With Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends)
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A 7% yield can look like a shortcut—until it isn’t. In this episode, Vero welcomes Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends) to unpack how “accidentally high” yields happen, why they so often precede cuts, and the simple safety checks that keep your income on track. You’ll hear real examples, the role of free cash flow vs. EPS, and how to balance yield today with total return tomorrow. YouTube: FB: Blossom: X:
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Bad Year for Mike’s Portfolio?
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Mike opens the books on his 2025 performance: ~8–9% up vs. a ~20% blended benchmark (50% CA / 50% US). He owns the underperformance, walks through the trades he’s already made, and reaffirms the rules he’s followed since 2010. No panic—just process. YouTube: FB: Blossom: X:
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The 6 Safest Stocks to Put on Your Buy List for 2026
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You asked for “sleep-at-night” ideas—so we brought six dividend growers with zero or very low debt. We explain why balance-sheet strength matters, when “too little debt” is actually a red flag, and the bull/bear angles for each pick. You’ll leave with a practical checklist to vet debt risk and a shortlist you can research further—without chasing hype. X: FB: YouTube:
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6 Dividend Stocks You Never Heard Of… But Should!
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Under-the-radar doesn’t mean under-quality. We share six dividend growers most investors ignore—and explain the simple filter we used to find them. You’ll get the quick thesis, the key risks, and where each one fits in a portfolio. X: FB: YouTube:
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Best Stocks from 2 Sectors
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The year-end is a perfect time to refresh your buy list. We spotlight two resilient hunting grounds—Financial Services and Consumer Staples—and walk through six names worth deeper research. You’ll get the narrative, the risks, and why each could compound beyond 2026. X: FB: YouTube:
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Investment Rules to Safeguard Your Retirement
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We lay out the core rules that protect your retirement plan: how to size a cash wedge, set a withdrawal policy you’ll actually keep, avoid duplicate exposure when mixing products, and review your plan annually so a market drop doesn’t derail your lifestyle. X: FB: YouTube:
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Income Products for Retirees and How to Package Them
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When “income” shelves are overflowing, more products can mean more confusion. Which products to use and how to package them? We break down GIC/bond ladders, all-in-one ETFs, dividend ETFs, individual dividend stocks, preferred shares, and covered-call ETFs—and show you how to package just a few into a simple, reliable plan. X: FB: YouTube:
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The Best Way to Generate Retirement Income
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The best way to generate retirement income isn’t a product—it’s a plan. We break down the shift from building wealth to drawing from it, how much (and why) to keep in a cash wedge, the role of GICs/bonds without going “all fixed income,” and why chasing yield can backfire. You’ll leave with a clear, repeatable process to create your own paycheck—without overhauling a strategy that already works. X: FB: YouTube:
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Can I Retire with $500K?
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Worried that the "magic number" of a $1M won't be achieved? We run the math on a $500K nest egg and show how the right levers—timing, taxes, and total-return investing—can still deliver a confident retirement. You’ll also hear when part-time work or a slight delay meaningfully boosts sustainability, how home equity fits in, and why chasing double-digit yields is the fastest way to drain a portfolio. X: FB: YouTube:
info_outlineIs mirroring the strategies of financial moguls like Warren Buffett a wise investment approach? We’ll explore the risks, biases, and challenges of following their footsteps and determine what lessons we can take away.
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