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Paint It Green: Why Sherwin-Williams Keeps Brushing Up Gains

In uncertain markets, I like to go back to basics—and Sherwin-Williams is as fundamental as it gets. It’s a company that literally coats the economy: from residential repaint jobs to industrial-scale coatings, the demand for paint doesn’t go away. And for dividend investors? It brings a layer of reliability you can count on. The Backbone […]

How to Compare Stocks (Without Losing Your Mind)

Ever found yourself staring at a bunch of stock charts, completely stuck, thinking, “I don’t know which one to pick—I love them all!” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Choosing between multiple great-looking stocks can be a total headache, especially in booming industries where everyone seems to be a winner. But here’s the good news: You […]

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Stock Valuation: What Actually Works?

I’ll get straight to the point: I don’t believe you must include valuation calculations in your investment process. However, this doesn’t mean stock valuation is entirely useless. Is Stock Valuation a Necessity? Stock valuation assesses whether a stock is overvalued, undervalued, or fairly priced in the market. It estimates the intrinsic value of a company […]

2025 Dividend Kings List & My Top 5 Kings

Here is the 2025 Dividend Kings list and my top 5 among them for this year. Dividend Kings are companies showing the longest streaks of dividend increases in stock market history. They show more than 50 consecutive years with a dividend increase. To be part of this list, the Dividend Kings must be incredibly able […]

Build Your Dividend Portfolio

How should you build your dividend portfolio? How can you ensure your holdings can weather all kinds of markets? What happens if we hit a recession? Fear is a powerful emotion and not easily dismissed. It’s often the reason for low confidence. A rational response is to seek more information. Your brain asks you to […]