3111: The Dividend Aristocrats by Sean Owen with Mr. Money Mustache on Stock Market Investing

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Episode 3111:

Sean Owen highlights the powerful appeal of Dividend Aristocrats, companies that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, demonstrating how these “boring” stocks can deliver exceptional long-term results and reliable income. Through Buffett’s Coca-Cola example and simple ETF options, the article makes a compelling case for patient investors seeking stability, compounding returns, and financial peace of mind.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/02/guest-posting-the-dividend-aristocrats/

Quotes to ponder:

"A company that pays steadily rising dividends is a company that makes so much money, year after year, that it simply can’t use it all."

"If a company ever misses a single dividend payment, or ever fails to give investors a raise, then it is booted out, and must start that 25-year clock all over again."

"When you stay focused on collecting your paychecks from the companies you own, rather than the share price, you can ignore the wild fluctuations in the stock market."

Episode references:

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): https://www.ssga.com/us/en/individual/etfs/funds/spdr-sp-portfolio-s-p-dividend-etf-sdy

Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letters: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html

The Intelligent Investor: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Investor-Definitive-Value-Investing/dp/0060555661

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3111: The Dividend Aristocrats by Sean Owen with Mr. Money Mustache on Stock Market Investing

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published about a year ago

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Episode 3111:

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/02/guest-posting-the-dividend-aristocrats/

Quotes to ponder:

"A company that pays steadily rising dividends is a company that makes so much money, year after year, that it simply can’t use it all."

"If a company ever misses a single dividend payment, or ever fails to give investors a raise, then it is booted out, and must start that 25-year clock all over again."

"When you stay focused on collecting your paychecks from the companies you own, rather than the share price, you can ignore the wild fluctuations in the stock market."

Episode references:

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): https://www.ssga.com/us/en/individual/etfs/funds/spdr-sp-portfolio-s-p-dividend-etf-sdy

Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letters: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html

The Intelligent Investor: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Investor-Definitive-Value-Investing/dp/0060555661

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