Financial freedom does not need to forever remain a dream. Financial freedom is achievable if you set realistic goals and objectives, you educate yourself, and you are disciplined. Today’s Guest Post is from Taylan and Tanya (last name protected at their request). I stumbled upon Taylan’s Retire via Dividends blog several months ago and [...]
Financial institutions promote Market-Linked GICs and Principal Protected Notes touting risk mitigation and attractive return potential. Readers are very strongly encouraged to read the fine print when researching these products. Initial appearances are very deceiving. A subscriber recently had a discussion with a broker in which the topic about safety of principal was a topic [...]
This is an introduction to my Stanley Black & Decker stock analysis. It is a follow up to my January 31, 2018 article at which time I viewed SWK as being overvalued. I now view SWK as an attractive long-term investment following the recent pullback in SWK's stock price. Summary In my January 31, 2018 [...]
Summary In my January 31, 2018 article I stated that I perceived Stanley Black & Decker to be overvalued despite the pullback from its early January highs. Subsequent to my previous article, SWK has retraced further. SWK released its Q1 2018 results on April 20, 2018 and has revised its GAAP EPS range to $7.40 [...]
This is an introduction to my Genuine Parts stock analysis in which I provide my opinion on what I intend to do once I receive shares of the combined Essendant and S.P. Richards entities later in 2018. Summary On April 12, 2018, Genuine Parts (GPC) and Essendant (ESND) announced that the companies had entered into [...]
Summary On April 12, 2018, Genuine Parts (GPC) and Essendant (ESND) announced that the companies had entered into a definitive agreement to combine ESND and GPC’s S.P. Richards (SPR) business. On April 19, 2018, GPC reported Q1 results which reflected double digit sales growth but income before taxes experienced some challenges. Management has maintained its [...]
In a recent interview with Nick McCullum from Sure Dividend I share my opinion on the future for my Top 10 holdings. Visa The Bank of Nova Scotia 3M The Royal Bank of Canada Church & Dwight Johnson & Johnson Chevron Walmart Canadian National Railway The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Becton Dickinson Have a [...]
This is an introduction to my Parker-Hannifin stock analysis which is based on Q2 2018 results and projections for the remainder of FY2018. Summary Parker-Hannifin is a Dividend King having increased its annual dividend for at least 50 consecutive years. While the diluted - weighted-average common shares outstanding has been reduced dramatically since FY2008 and [...]
Summary Parker-Hannifin is a Dividend King having increased its annual dividend for at least 50 consecutive years. While the diluted - weighted-average common shares outstanding has been reduced dramatically since FY2008 and EPS has grown significantly since such time, there are other metrics that suggest PH is an unsuitable investment for me at this juncture. [...]
In order to attain a reasonable level of wealth you must avoid the seductive trap of a poverty mindset. Today’s Guest Post is from Henry (last name protected at Henry’s request). I encourage you to read this September 21, 2017 article in which Henry outlined the steps he and his better 50% are taking [...]
