Dow Jones Dip: Load Up on the Dividend DIA ETF as Fear Takes Hold
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) tends to hold its own a bit better than the S&P 500 and a lot better than the Nasdaq 100 when the stock market flirts with bear market…
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Joey Frenette
3 ETFs That Are Up, While the Rest of the Market Is Down This Year
Things have been looking down for most stocks and ETFs so far this year. With Donald Trump recently criticizing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell over a lack of interest rate cuts, going as far…
I retired early to spend more time with my kids – but how do I stop worrying they’ll become spoiled trust fund adults?
Nobody wants their child to become a spoiled, entitled “trust fund adult” with zero motivation to go to work or school. Undoubtedly, for many affluent parents who don’t set proper boundaries, their wealth can…
I’m hesitant to make the jump into early retirement because the cost of healthcare is so unpredictable
Unexpected healthcare costs could have the potential to erode just about any sound retirement nest egg. Undoubtedly, left unchecked and unmanaged, such unforeseen, expensive surprises could downgrade one’s retirement lifestyle by a notch or…
I Want to Give My Newborn Nephew a Meaningful Gift Without Being Flashy or Boring
When it comes to giving someone’s first-ever gift, it’s often worth taking the extra thought to leave something that’s truly memorable. Indeed, you don’t (and probably shouldn’t) seek to be flashy. After all, a…
I’ve hit every financial milestone, yet I feel empty – am I sacrificing real happiness for more digits?
For some people who’ve grown addicted to pursuing wealth and the euphoric feeling that often comes with the chase, it can be really tough to find a similar degree of satisfaction with other things…
I Want to Create the Ultimate Dividend Stock List – Can You Help Me Build It?
Investing in high-quality dividend stocks can be a great way to ensure you’re paid to ride out a tariff-troubled roller-coaster ride that has no end in sight. Of course, the bluest blue-chip stocks are…
Is Armour Residential REIT’s High Dividend Yield Worth the Risk of a 7 Percent Loss?
It’s tempting to buy the dip in some of the battered REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) and high-yield dividend stocks, while most others flee them due to Trump’s tariff concerns. Undoubtedly, catching a falling…
I have a six-figure pension – do I still need to hold bonds in my retirement portfolio?
For those fortunate enough to have a six-figure pension to fund their retirement, it seems like there’s little need to maintain a traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds. Indeed, massive pensions seem to be…
I’m 49 and have over $4 million saved for retirement – is it a good idea to get an annuity to secure my spending?
It’s tempting to get out of stock markets right now, given that the words of President Trump could easily take a couple of thousand points off the Dow Jones Industrial Average. At the same…
We’re in our mid-30s with three kids and just inherited $80,000 – what’s the smartest way to use it?
New heirs shouldn’t blow the windfall headed their way, even though it’s tempting. Undoubtedly, it’s fine to allocate a portion of one’s inheritance towards pricey, fun goods or experiences, provided one “pays themselves first”…
Should I choose drip or auto balance for my $30,000 investment?
Even as tariff-driven volatility sends markets violently in both directions for the next year or so, staying invested (and continuing to add to your portfolio) is the best course of action for young investors…
My New Altitude Reserve Card Was Rejected by a Hotel Due to No Signature Strip—Now What?
It’s a nightmare scenario for many as they travel abroad: that the one and only credit card in their wallet has been rejected. Undoubtedly, a credit card can be rejected for a whole slew…
DGRO vs VIG: Which Dividend ETF Should You Add to Your Portfolio Now?
With Trump tariffs fears and an underwhelming Fed meeting taking a toll on stocks, it was a worrisome Wednesday for investors. Undoubtedly, it’s feeling more like a bear market by the day (it already…
At 26, I’m paying off £13,000 in debt while caring for my disabled mother—how can I break free from financial fear?
It’s incredibly challenging to take the role of a primary caregiver in one’s 20s. Undoubtedly, it’s already tough to get one’s life and career on the right footing without having to spend considerable sums…
My $3M Net Worth Made Me Realize I’m Living Someone Else’s Life—How Long Until I Get Bored After Quitting My Job?
Early retirement isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Too many ambitious folks who follow the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement may find this out too late (think a few months into their early retirement).…
Gold and Silver: Safe Haven or Overhyped as Summer Heats Up?
Gold and silver have been shining bright as the stock market fell off a cliff due to fears over the impact of Donald Trump’s wide-sweeping tariffs. Sure, the stock market was given a big…
This is the Single Best Stock-Split Play To Buy Right Now
2024 was a big year for stock splits as the S&P 500 posted its second straight year of gains north of 20%. This year has seen a sharp reversal, with the S&P 500 probably…
The Biggest Risks to Vanguard VNQ 4% Yield
When it comes to Vanguard ETFs, investors shouldn’t fret too much about the safety of the yield, given that many names that hold up the high-quality ETFs have distributions that are on some pretty…
VYM vs DGRO: Which Dividend ETF Should You Buy in 2025?
Passive investors looking for an opportunity to get more bang for their buck amid the Trump tariff turbulence may wish to start putting money to work. Indeed, there’s no guarantee that we’ve hit bottom,…