Dapper Dividends

As I drove through the Southside of Chicago today, I noticed a McDonalds and thought about all the different dividend paying companies that are located within. And with that thoughtful reflection, I was reminded of an essay I had read many years ago by Leonard E. Read, entitled - I, Pencil. So, I read the essay on this episode and is about 15 minutes long. Afterwards I recap the buys, a sell and t...

If you're looking for motivation, you're going to want to check out the entire episode. Lots of good stuff in here today! Recapping a sale, buys and dividends received. Tickers mentioned in this episode - IVZ, SPYD, MO, IBM, KMB, MRK, PRU, PG, ABBV, JNJ. (Full Disclosure -  I am long  - JNJ, MO, IBM, KMB, MRK, PRU, PG, ABBV.) Song of the show - End Transmission by A.F.I. - Head to youtub...

Today we talked about cryptocurrency, free coins on coinbase, responding instead of reacting and the taxable and SDIRA portfolio activity. Tickers mentioned in this episode - BTC, XLM, XRP, COMP, EOS, CGLD, ALGO, MKR, PEP,  NIO, MET, PRU, ACI, GD, O, T, MO, IBM, CSCO. (Full Disclosure - I am long all of these!) Song of the show - "Ich tu dir weh" by Rammstein Disclaimer- I am not a licensed f...

I give the secret of how to be wealthy, explain why I didn't buy anything today and go through an article I read on Marketbeat.com, 3 Stocks to Buy that Can Benefit from the Vaccine by Sean Sechler. Tickers mentioned in this episode - Well, that would spoil the surprise now, wouldn't it? :) Song of the show - "Tell it to my heart" by Taylor Dayne Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser...

It's 3 days after the election and we still do not have an announced winner here in the USA! Yeesh. I had an interestingly random chat with my wife about Hershey (HSY) as a dividend growth company. Recapping what I bought in the taxable and SDIRA portfolios. Tickers mentioned in this episode - T, PEP, MCD, MO, SBUX, CVS, VZ, BP, NIO, HSY, EXC, JPM, XOM. (Full Disclosure : I am long T, PEP, MCD, MO...

Have you ever listened to US Presidential talk with a lunatic? Well, this is your chance!! Not a whole lot of dividend or investing talk in this one as my mind is on the US Presidential election with everyone else, but I wanted to have a few laughs. Check back next episode for more dividend/investing talk. Tickers mentioned in this episode - XOM, T, CVS, VZ. Full Disclosure (I am long all of these...

I worked a 16 hour day and recorded this at 1 AM! Talking about how everything is going to be ok after the election, my 10 favorite scary movies, recapping the week's dividend growth portfolio activity to wrap things up. Tickers mentioned in this episode - JNJ, PEP, MRK, ABBV, XOM. (Full Disclosure - I am long JNJ, PEP, MRK, ABBV, XOM.) Song of the show - "Halloween" by The Misfits Disclaimer - I...

After I received another DM on Twitter to give my money to someone to trade bitcoin for me, I was reminded of Bernie Madoff. A book I read also came to mind and I share the top 5 ways to "Smell a Rat", and make sure you aren't sucked into a Ponzi scheme. Talked about Bitcoin, Ripple and Stellar Lumens, of which I own all three. Covered my sparse buys this week, talked about interest coverage ratio...

In this thrilling episode, I cover the 2 books I read this week - The Latte Factor and Lone Survivor. Retell a story of my busted ankle in the Gulf of Oman, lightly touch on Q3 earnings for INTC, T & KMB. Cover my buys for the week. Song of the show "Sin Tu Amor" by Alacranes Musical! Tickers mentioned in this episode - HD, T, KMB, INTC, PEP, MRK, CSCO, SPG, ABBV, XOM. Full Disclosure ( I am l...

I'll tell you all about the revelation I had while visiting with my mother this weekend and heading back to where we used to live in Berwyn, IL. Recapping a few buys and a few T call options I bought as well. Tickers mentioned in this episode - ABBV, KMB, MRK, T. Full disclosure - I am long (ABBV, MRK, T & KMB.) Song of the show - "Theme song" from the NHL '94 SEGA Genesis video game" Disclaim...

Quicker paced episode as my mother is on her way in and I have a busy weekend planned! Lots to talk about. Talking about a book I read, Halloween candy manufacturers, my buys and sells of the week.... Tickers mentioned in this episode- MET, PRU, JNJ, XOM, ET, NRZ, ABBV, MRK, PEP, O, FRT, LEG, NIO, . Full Disclosure ( I am long all of these except for NRZ at the moment!) Song of the show - "Master...

Late show tonight, talking about a conversation with a young co-worker & Veteran of the same ship I served on. Talked about having a plan and learning from the past...... and NO buys, sells or dividends so far this week, but it was a very informative episode! Briefly mentioned T, MO & MCD of which I am long on all of those. Song of the show "How will I laugh tomorrow" by Suicidal Tendencie...

9 Days into sober October, and I'm talking why I've been selling off my precious metals, buying dividend growth stocks and some Bitcoin, my thoughts on inflation and my buys of the week. Hit me up on twitter @Rustyram78, follow me and let me know what you think, I'd love to hear it! Tickers mentioned in this episode - PEP, XOM, CVX, MO & KMB. (Full Disclosure - I am long PEP, XOM, CVX, MO & KMB.)...

There were no dividends or purchases to report, so I covered a fantastic book I'm reading called "The Tattooist of Auschwitz", and I ran down the top 25 dividend giants held by ETF's, found on etfchannel.com Tickers mentioned in this show are all found on the list at ETFchannel.com - check it out over there if you want to ruin the surprise! Song of the show - "Humans Being" by Van Halen Disclaimer...

Sit right back and hear a tale, a tale of a young dapper man and how he was determined to change. Recapping the buys of the week and my opinion on the beaten down oil stocks. I did forget to add that I believe the companies that are diversified and not just "drill and sell" will be able to survive this. Oil needs to remain above $40 a barrel, and I am confident in the big, fully diversified compan...

50 Episodes! Dios Mio! Massive THANK YOU to all of you for your support! Talked quite extensively about officially becoming the father of a teenager, gearing up for "sober October", the apple tree parable - in brief, and investing not only being financial. Tickers mentioned in this episode - KO, WMT, MRK, FRT, FB, JNJ. (Full Disclosure - I am long FRT & JNJ). Song of the show - "In a dream" by...

We went on a bit of a shopping spree this week. Check out all the buys and the quick breakdown of each. Tickers mentioned in this show - JNJ, MET, T, KMB, PEP, CSCO, KMB, IBM, ABBV, O, FRT, XOM, GD, PRU, JPM, WFC, MMM. (Full Disclosure - I am long all of these!) Song of the show - "Don't drag me down" by Social Distortion Disclaimer- I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial...

Sit back and find yourself regaled with the tale of the Dapper Dividends dumpster dive and how the universe is trying to help you. Around the 22 minute mark I answered @DoctorInversor question from twitter regarding Schwab and trades in Europe. Tickers mentioned in this episode - JNJ, O, MET, PRU, FRT. (Full Disclosure- I am long JNJ, O, MET, PRU & FRT). Song of the show - "Bad Guy" Cover by T...

Lots to talk about today! Evicting a few REITs from the taxable account for tax purposes, loads of buys and a few option plays covered. Let's get to it! Tickers mentioned in this episode - MMM, MCD, O, DUK, PRU, CUBE, CVS, JNJ, PEP, KMB, ABBV, ED, GOLD, MO, IBM, T, MET, FB. (Full Disclosure - I am long MMM, MCD, O, DUK, PRU, CVS, JNJ, PEP, KMB, ABBV, ED, GOLD, MO & IBM.) Song of the show - "Bo...

American Football is back, fall is right around the corner, and I'm selling a REIT.... Find out which one and why! Some precious metal talks and stay tuned to hear some more singing from yours truly! Tickers mentioned in this episode - JNJ, CUBE, O, MCD, MMM, KMB, MSFT, CVS, WBA, SPG. (Full Disclosure- I am long JNJ, O, MCD, MMM, KMB, MSFT, CVS, SPG.) Song of the show "Enjoy the silence" by Depech...

My dividend activity will be updated tomorrow, 9/12/2020 on the website, Dapperdividends.com I talked about my memories of the 9/11/2001 attacks and my first encounter with the name Osama Bin Laden while I was in the Navy in 1998. The song of the show is "911 for Peace" by Anti-Flag, which was written in the wake of the terrorist attacks.

$TSLA just had their worst day today and I went on a bit of a rant, explained "loop" psychology, & why I like to look at yoy R&D.... Tickers mentioned in this show - TSLA, JNJ, LYB, LPTX. (Full Disclosure- I am long JNJ & LYB.) Song of the show - "16 Dollars" by Volbeat Disclaimer- I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice, these are my thoughts shared for...

This episode was recorded as soon as I got home from a long day at work. A voluntarily long day as I'm practicing what I preach!  This show was done with no notes and is as extemporaneous  as they come, SO let me know what you think! Tickers mentioned in this episode - HON, NIO, ACI, ADM, WFC, IVZ, PEP, O, JNJ. (Full Disclosure - I am long HON, NIO, ACI, ADM, WFC, IVZ, PEP, O, JNJ) Song...

Covered many things in this episode- An exercise to do while falling asleep, dividends being more than just financial, writing goals, focusing on what you can control, not buying a story and focusing on the fundamentals, and a story about my daughter's investment in WMT and what's up with AbbVie. Tickers mentioned in this episode - WMT, TSLA, NIO, ABBV, ETN, WFC, IVZ, TM. (Full Disclosure - I am l...

Memorable episode as I recorded in my CLOSET because we had friends over, but I'm dedicated to my schedule! Explaining "Embracing the suck" which I learned in the military, a blurb about Turmeric and then doing 2 things you don't want to do. Tickers mentioned in this episode - MO, NIO, GPC, T, HON, IBM, DUK, PEP, GPC. Full disclosure - (I am long MO, NIO, GPC, HON, IBM, DUK, T, PEP & GPC.) Son...