Financial Strategies – The Organized Investor Pod-CLASS

Stable Returns in Any Market: The Dividend Growth Strategy (Ep. 18)

By The Organized Investor Pod-Class | July 24, 2024

Looking to enhance your long-term financial plan with a strategy that ensures stability and consistent growth?

Is this possible in the current bear market?

Join us for the 18th episode of ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS,’ where hosts Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard “harp” on the dividend growth strategy. This episode is part of a broader series focused on organizing investments and managing financial affairs. Jerry and Megan, professionals with extensive backgrounds in teaching and financial services, bring insights and humor to this engaging discussion, making complex financial concepts accessible.

Key Highlights:

Core Investment Principles: Understand how investing in dividend-growing companies can lead to long-term financial stability and growth with lower volatility
Real-Life Success: Learn about the consistent profitability of the dividend growth strategy, evidenced by an average annual return of 14% over the past five years in accounts managed by Jerry and Megan
Market Insights: Discover the opportunities in bear markets. Megan explains their characteristics, emphasizing their shorter duration and less frequent occurrence compared to bull markets, supported by historical data
Strategic Investments: Gain insights into how strategic investments during the 2020 COVID-19 market drop, particularly in undervalued sectors like airlines and hospitality, yielded significant returns
Practical Advice: Reflect on your current investment performance. If your returns are lower than the discussed 14%, you might have room for improvement. Jerry and Megan offer to review your statements and provide personalized assessments
Estate Planning: Explore the importance of estate planning, especially through revocable living trusts, and understand why it’s crucial for comprehensive financial management
And much more!

Reevaluate your investment strategy and consider the dividend growth approach for long-term success. Contact Jerry and Megan for personalized advice to optimize your portfolio.

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Dividend Growth Strategy Explained (Ep. 17)

By The Organized Investor Pod-Class | July 11, 2024

Are you looking for a foolproof investment strategy that ensures stability and growth, no matter the market conditions?

Tune in to the 17th episode of ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS,’ where hosts Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard discuss the dividend growth strategy. Like a legal discovery process, they break down this dependable investment approach, using a Q&A format to make complex concepts simple and relatable.

Key Highlights:

Core Investment Principles: Discover why investing in well-managed companies with a track record of increasing dividends annually is a cornerstone of financial stability and growth
DSIP List Success: Learn about the Diversified Stock Income Plan (DSIP) from Wells Fargo, which has achieved a 30-year average annual return of 12%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 9.6%
Exhibit A: Research list from Wells Fargo’s DSIP demonstrating long-term success
Exhibit B: Summary from Ned Davis Research showing the superior performance of dividend-growing stocks over extended periods
Exhibit C: Results from 84 advisory accounts managed by Jerry and Megan, achieving an average net return of 14.06% per year over five years
Exhibit D: Discussion on the “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO) and how the tech bubble’s minimal growth contrasts with the stable returns of dividend growth stocks
Engagement: Reflect on your current investment strategy and compare it with the dividend growth approach. Reach out to Jerry and Megan for a personalized assessment and see how you can optimize your portfolio for long-term success
And much more!

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How to Make the Most of Dividend Growth (Ep. 16)

By The Organized Investor Pod-Class | June 25, 2024

Are you on the hunt for an investment strategy that can weather any storm?

Join hosts Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard in this episode of ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS’ as they take a deep dive into the principles of dividend growth investing. Drawing an analogy to a legal discovery process, they guide you through evidence-backed strategies that work to enhance your long-term financial future.

Key Highlights:

Personal Touch: Jerry and Megan weave professional insights with personal anecdotes, making complex financial strategies approachable and relatable
Core Investment Principles: Emphasis on investing in companies with a history of growing dividends annually, a strategy proven to offer stability and growth
DSIP List Success: Discover the Diversified Stock Income Plan (DSIP) list from Wells Fargo, boasting a 30-year average annual return of 12%, outperforming the S&P 500’s 9.6%
Exhibit B: Summary of a Ned Davis research report showing that dividend-growing stocks outperform the S&P 500 over a period longer than 30 years
Exhibit C: Insights from past episodes detailing the performance of 84 advisory accounts managed with a dividend growth strategy, achieving an average net return of 14.06% per year over five years
Educational Approach: Learn the importance of repeating key concepts to ensure they sink in, as Jerry likens it to the rinse-and-repeat process in hair washing
Engagement: Encourages listeners to review their investment performance and compare it with the dividend growth strategy, offering assistance for those needing help
And much more!

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How to Make the Most of Dividend Investing (Ep. 15)

By The Organized Investor Pod-Class | June 11, 2024

Are you struggling with the complexities of modern investment options?

In this episode of ‘The Organized Investor PodCLASS,’ hosts Jerry Goodman and Megan Hubbard unravel the principles of dividend investing, helping you to understand your portfolio and to prepare your financial future. Discover tried and true methods that have benefited their clients for decades and gain practical knowledge to organize your investments effectively.

Key Highlights:

Personal Touch: Jerry and Megan blend professional insights with personal anecdotes, making complex financial strategies approachable and relatable
Core Investment Principles: Learn the importance of adhering to fundamental investment principles amidst a constantly evolving array of financial products
DSIP List Success: Discover the Diversified Stock Income Plan (DSIP) list from AG Edwards, a strategy that boasts a 30-year average annual return of 12%, outperforming the S&P 500
Advisory Accounts Performance: Hear about the impressive performance of their advisory accounts, which have averaged a 14.06% net return per year over five years, highlighting the potential of dividend-raising stocks
Research-Backed Strategies: Jerry and Megan discuss supporting research from Ned Davis, showing that dividend-raising stocks have outperformed the market over a span of 48 years
And much more!

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