Category: Features
How to Build a Dividend Growth Investing Dashboard in Google Sheets
This is awesome! I’ll soon be leaving my job and won’t have Microsoft Office paid for, so I’m migrating everything over to Google Sheets (and Docs, Slides, etc). It’s been incr... Read MoreI’m Getting Laid Off
I started this blog to track a slow and steady path toward financial independence. All plans get sidetracked at some point, and the key is to adapt and adjust to keep moving toward those plans. Having... Read MoreWhen you know you’re about to be laid off
It's my turn to go through the process. I have never been fired or let go from a job in my 13-year career, but my company was recently acquired and the new company already has someone in my position.... Read More
Active Versus Passive Forward Dividends – A Chart
I touched on a new metric in my last monthly dividend update (thanks to Engineering Dividends). I’ll include this metric on monthly income updates from now on. What else could I do with this dat... Read More
401(k) Plan Changes, Rebalancing, and Simplicity
I tend to enjoy adding and tracking my taxable portfolio best. The truth is that my tax-sheltered accounts are still the powerhouses of my portfolio. This month, I took a major step toward simplifying... Read More
Weighted Portfolio Dividend Growth
Overall portfolio dividend growth rate has crossed my mind a few times. That’s my whole strategy, but how could I reduce all these transactions, dividend payments, and dividend increases (or cut... Read More
Home Ownership Update – Bathroom Remodel
About two months back, I discovered a small crack in my shower floor. Fast forward to now, and I have a completely gutted/remodeled/finished bathroom. How did it go? Not bad! It was a whirlwind of con... Read More
Two Dividend Increases Worth Recognizing
Surprise Dividend Increases! I couldn’t wait until the next update to post about two recent dividend increases. Visa (V) and AbbVie (ABBV) are both notable dividend increasers, but their most re... Read More