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Notes from the bench.
Plain-English notes on dividend income, money and making small useful things. No hype, no hot stock tips.
How Much Do You Need to Invest to Cover a Bill With Dividends?
The one-line formula for how big a dividend portfolio you need to pay your phone, utilities or mortgage, with worked examples.
Read the note →How to Get Paid Dividends Every Month (Build a 12-Month Pay Calendar)
Most dividend portfolios pay in four lumpy months. Here's how to mix payment schedules into an even monthly dividend paycheck.
Read the note →Payout Ratio Explained: The First Number to Check on Any Dividend Stock
What the dividend payout ratio is, what a safe range looks like by sector, and why it's the best early warning sign of a dividend cut.
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