Recent Raises updates July 2016

Raises updates

Everyone on the planet loves to receive a raise here and there just to maybe keep up with inflation. The cost of living has been on a rise in the last 15 years at an increditable pace. As a government employee we received maybe two or three raises that I can remember in the last eight to nine years. I am not the one to complain, however one just need to keep up with the inflation to just make it end meet or support a family.

This is one reason I love the aspect of investing in dividend growth stocks. They at least try to keep up with inflation and the power of compounding takes over like a snow ball coming down a mountain. I like that aspect specially after return home from a mini vacation in the mountains of Vermont (Jay Peak area), and visiting the old site of Old Man On the Mountain.

But without any hesitation here are some recent raises that I just realized plugging in new purchases in the last few weeks, since I been mostly vacationing for the summer here and there. For the month of July and August, I will be working a total of maybe 27 days instead of the average 45 days, will definetelly take that a small sample of early retirement life indeed.

  Raises
MDT  from .37 to .43 a whopping 13.16%  raise with current price the yield is just below 2% which is fine because it's been on a tear recently, but I do hope for a pull back since I need to add more shares here in September I hope.

PAYX from .42 to .46 another monster raise of 9.5% the stocks now yields around 3.02% the amazing think I still have opportunity to add shares here, as I believe the stocks worth around $72. Ex-div is July 28 and payable August 28

OHI from .58 to .60 a modest 3.4% increase which keeps inflation at bay however the forward yield is currently over 7.3%. 
Also goes Ex-div July 28 and payable August 15 a good chance I will add shares at current yield price.

CMI from .975 to 1.025 a modest 5.1% increase I will take it. Currently yields 3.45% above inflation that is how we like it to be. CMI goes Ex-Div August 18, and payable September 1 which will definetelly put me above $100 without buy any additional shares on companies who pays us in September, very nice indeed.

It's great when you just woke up and your money just works harder than you to return value and increase in return in the form of dividend increases. Nothing like passive income to make you smile.

These increase have added $4.08 to my yearly dividend which now total $797.02 in forward yearly dividend.

How about you have you received increase lately?

Who has given you increases?

Thanks for reading.

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Recent Buy III - July 2016

With the Dow inching closer to all time highs, it difficult to find bargains. So this will be pretty much a catch up post from purchase from last week in sharebuilder.

Without further ado here are my purchases:

Sharebuilder
July 12, 2016
CAT $200 2.48 shares @ $78.81

Sharebuilder ROTH
July 12, 2016
BKE $100 3.52 shares @ $27.29

Sharebuilder IRA
July 12, 2016
ABT $50 1.09 shares @ $42.18
WDFC $50 .37 shares @ $122.26

Recent purchases adds $18.22 to my yearly dividend which now total $792.94 in forward yearly dividend.

Almost reaching this years goal of $800 in forward dividend.

What do you think of recent purchases?
What are you buying?

Looking ahead will probably add to PG, OHI and maybe start new position on Roth and IRA, as I will try to keep current hold intact.

Thanks for reading.

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Recent purchase II - July 2016

Recent purchase

While I am away this week with family on vacation in this amazing resort in Jay peak Vermont. Live out in the nature and away from the daily run around from the city. The most import thing is spending time with family. But let's focus why we are here.

Another week went bye, was time to add shares and start a new position to add shares too.
I have been neglecting my Loyal3 account for awhile was time to show it some love. So without further ado here is what I purchase there.

Loyal3 July 5, 2016
DIS $35 .3578 shares @ $97.83

July 11, 2016
MSFT $10 .1867 shares @ $53.57
SBUX $10 .1760 shares @ $56.81
LB $10 .1426 shares @ $70.12
YUM $20 .2329 shares @ $85.88

This adds $4.12 to my yearly dividend which total $774.72 in forward yearly dividend

The power of compounding is taking effect here, it's amazing to see the snow ball take affect here.

What do you think of recent purchases?
What are you buy this month?

I will be looking to add to CAT, ABT, MAIN and LTC

Thanks for reading

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Recent Buy I - July 2016

Recent Buy I

So fresh of my best month yet, as far as dividend goes it's time to continue buy more shares and add new stocks to growing portofolio to reach financial freedom to allowed more time for more important time with family and other ventures.

With the long holiday weekend over it is now time to focus on get freedom to do just what the holiday afford us to do so, enjoy life and family.

So here is what I purchase this week to get one step closer to the ultimate goal:

LOYAL3 June 30, 2016
DIS $20 .2050 shares @ $97.55

SHAREBUILDER
July 5, 2016
MDT $150 1.66 shares @ $87.47
CAT $130 1.68 shares @ $74.60
VZ $120 2.04 shares @ $56.69

ROTH IRA
July 5, 2016
WDR $40 2.20 shares @ $16.32

IRA
July 5, 2016
ABT $50 1.16 shares @ $39.37
T $50 1.05 shares @ $43.70

This will add $15.88 to my forward yearly dividend which now totals: $770.60

What do you think of recent purchases?
What are you buy this month?

I will be looking to add to CAT, ABT, MAIN, LTC. I will also be looking to add few extra stocks that I will add shares to going forward.

Thanks for reading

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Dividend Income

Time to Collect Dividend

As the month of June concludes its time for my favorite time of the month. Time to count dividend received and where we go from here to reach the ultimate goal of early retirement and freedom from daily Job.

Time to Collect DividendPicture Courtesy:

http://www.123rf.com/photo_9929373_dividend-growth-business-growth-and-capital.html


Count them 32 different companies send me a small check for my foresight to invest in them and my future. It's better to count with 32 different as heck them single paycheck any day. The most important aspect is I did not had to work for it but wisely invest little by little of my excess cash in the wonderful companies.

date          ticker amount
6/1/2016   INTC 0.6
          WFC 3.27
           AFL 0.96
           CMI 4.3
6/6/2016    SO 3.37
6/7/2016    JNJ 7.97
           WMT 1
6/8/2016     ADM 2.48
6/9/2016     MSFT 0.07
6/10/2016    XOM 8.08
            CVX 21.63
             EMR 0.95
              UTX 2.63
6/15/2016 PBA 0.35
                IP 1.55
               K 0.71
              MAIN 2.08
              STAG 0.91
6/17/2016 LB 1.04
6/20/2016 VFC 0.79
                 MCD 0.99
6/21/2016 VLO 3.09
6/22/2016 QCOM 1.06
6/22/2016 FLO 0.39
6/27                 MAIN 5.29* special Dividend
6/28                 RDS.A 11.41
6/30                 CCP 2.86
                LTC 1.08
                DLR 3.52
                UNP 2.11
                TROW 1.11
                 FTR         0.51

Total 98.16

WOW!!!
Almost crossed the two digit mark $98.16, looking forward to September dividend to compare progress.

This will also add $7.67 to my forward dividend to $754.72 wow the power of compounding it's amazing.

How did you do this month?

Looking forward to add to the shares already own here to keep building this portfolio.

Thanks for reading

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Recent Purchases - June II

Updated on Recent Purchases

It's been so far a busy beginning to the summer season. Time of year we take extra vacation and sight seeing. Spending more time with family is the main reason we all work hard and invest in DGI stocks to be able to afford us the time and financial freedom to do so.

While I will be vacationing and traveling to the northeastern states every few weeks for the summer time with family and extended family I will also keep on investing for future freedom.

While across the pond in Europe, the volatility created by Brexit does open up some potential purchase down the road as well.

So without further ado here is an update from the last few weeks of investing.

Sharebuilder:
June 14, 2016
GE $60 1.86 shares @ $30.07
TUP $60 1 share @ $55.76
MAIN $136 4.08 Shares @ $32.34
CINF $64 .86 shares @ $69.75

June 21, 2016
DE $40 .42 shares @ $84.41
NHI $40 .50 shares @ $71.60
TPR $40 .80 shares @ $44.57
ITW $40 .33 shares @ $107.07
WPC $225 3.24 shares @ $68.21

June 28, 2016
MAIN $30 .80 shares @ $32.24
BNS $370 7.55 shares @ $48.45

ROTH IRA
June 28, 2016
CLDT $50 2.16 shares @ $21.32

This will add $54.91 to my yearly dividend and forward dividend is now at $747.06
Inching closer every day, wow amazing the power of compounding with Dividend Growth (DG)  stocks to reach the milestone.

What do you thing of recent purchases?
What did you buy this month?

I believe I have lay the foundation for some pretty impressive collection of stocks which I hope to continue add shares to as I reach for the ultimate milestone.

As we close out the month of June it's time to reflect on upcoming month and start preparing a watch list for more purchase.

I see the possibility to add to stocks due to Brexit volatility at this point going forward. The likes of DEO, RDS. A, BP, GSK will definetelly be add to my watch list for month of July. But I should have a list ready by week end to focus on.

Thanks for reading,

Dividend pursuit

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money 

Recent Purchase I - June 2016

Recent Purchase I June 2016

New month at its time to thing of possible purchases and plan ahead to meet yearly goal of $1000 in dividend on my first year of purchasing Dividend Growth Stocks. For that reason I added two new stocks to the portofolio to try to reach my early retirement goal.

So here is what I purchase recently and add to my early retirement fund.

Loyal3 account
June 1, 2016
MCD $125 1.0338 shares @ $120.91

Sharebuilder
June 7, 2016
TROW $160 2.05 shares @ $75.86
DLR $120 1.13 shares @ $102.03
MAIN $120 3.53 shares @ $32.85
WSBC $100 2.96 shares @ $32.42

This will add $26.73 to my yearly dividend and forward dividend is now at $692.15
Inching closer every day, wow amazing the power of compounding with Dividend Growth (DG)  stocks to reach the milestone.

What do you thing of recent purchase?

What are you buying this month? 
I am hoping to still add to BNS, MAIN, CINF, TUP, TPR, NHI, DE, GE, ITW, T and VZ hopefully by month end.

Thanks for reading

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money