Dividend Paying Companies and ETFs in 2020

<p>Learn why investing in dividend paying stocks can be a dividend trap and how to avoid it.</p> <p>There's a problem with choosing the highest dividend - you may be incurring more risk. In this podcast, I explain why and how some companies have very high dividends and why they may not be a sign of financial health.</p> <p>Learn 3 companies that have recently raised their dividend.</p> <p>The link to the first article is <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/15/for-investors-banking-on-dividends-the-pain-has-just-begun.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style= "text-decoration: underline;">here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>The link to the second article is <a href= "https://www.thebalance.com/low-p-e-high-dividend-stocks-357444" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style= "text-decoration: underline;">here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p>The link to the third article is <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/23/coronavirus-stocks-dividend-etf-outlook-as-companies-slash-payouts.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style= "text-decoration: underline;">here</span></strong></a>.</p> <p><strong>Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not?</strong></p> <p>If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you’ll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908.</p> <p>However, if you invested for growth and the stock market averaged 10% annually, your $10,000 per year would grow to $697,299 after 20 years and $1,983,928 after 30 years! A huge difference. Your compounding rate, and how well you invest, matters! </p> <p><strong>INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE?</strong></p> <p>-Asset allocation model with ticker symbols and % to invest</p> <p>-Monthly investing webinars with Linda</p> <p>-Private Facebook group for daily posts</p> <p>-Weekly stock market commentary</p> <p>-Lifetime access</p> <p>-US and foreign investors, no minimum $ amount </p> <p>For a limited time, enjoy a <strong>50% savings.</strong> More information is <a href= "h