My June 2022 dividend total is $6,310.72 This means that in June: I earned $210.36 every day from dividends ($6,310.72 / 30 days). I earned $35.86 per hour from dividends (assuming a 9-5pm job). I earned $8.76 every hour of every day of the month from dividends. My top 3 dividend earners this month were…
Dividend Update: May 2022
My May 2022 dividend total is $2,875.82 This means that in May: I earned $95.86 every day from dividends ($2,875.82 / 30 days). I earned $16.34 per hour from dividends (assuming a 9-5pm job). I earned $3.99 every hour of every day of the month from dividends. My top 3 dividend earners this month were…
Dividend Update: April 2022
My April 2022 dividend total is $5,149.28 This means that in April: I earned $171.64 every day from dividends ($5,149.28 / 30 days). I earned $30.65 per hour from dividends (assuming a 9-5pm job) I earned $7.15 every hour of every day of the month from dividends. My top 3 dividend earners this month were…
You down with ACB?
If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll remember the 1991 hit song “O.P.P” by rap group Naughty by Nature. While I definitely jammed to this song back then and still do, as an investor, I’m more down with ACB than OPP nowadays, that is Adjusted Cost Basis. And you should be too if you invest…
Dividend Update: March 2022
My March 2022 dividend total is $4,576.03 This means that in March: I earned $147.61 every day from dividends ($4,576.03 / 31 days). I earned $24.87 per hour from dividends (assuming a 9-5pm job) I earned $6.15 every hour of every day of the month from dividends. My top 3 dividend earners this month were…
Dividend Update: February 2022
My February 2022 dividend total is $2,097.49 This means that in February: I earned $74.91 every day from dividends ($2,097.49 / 28 days). I earned $13.11 per hour from dividends (assuming a 9-5pm job) I earned $3.12 every hour of every day of the month from dividends. Including rental property income, my total passive income…
Dividend Update: January 2022
My January 2022 dividend total is $7,647.58 This means that in January: I earned $246.70 every day from dividends ($7,647.58 / 31 days). I earned $45.52 per hour (assuming a 9-5pm job) I earned $10.28 every hour of every day of the month. Including rental property income, my total passive income in January was $8,054.03…
I’m Financially Independent. Now What?
I have some news to share. I’ve reached FI – I’m Financially Independent! The crossover point, when my passive income from investments (stocks and real estate) equaled my expenses, was when I officially became financially independent. My crossover point occurred on July 5, 2021. I know, I know, late to my own celebration. My 2021…
How to Make the Most of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
If life throw you lemons, make lemonade. Right? COVID-19 has been horrible, but looking on the bright side of things, it’s brought a few good things: more bike lanes, relaxed liquor laws and the opportunity to work remotely from destinations other than your sofa at home. Scroll to the bottom to see the picture slideshow….
My 2022 Goals
Before turning to 2022, I’ll take a look back at the goals I set for 2021. Although fairly modest, I was successful in achieving them all (mostly) and getting close to my $50,000 in annual dividends goal last year. Review: My 2021 goals and outcomes: Investing in U.S. dividend paying equities using Norbert Gambit [Achieved]…