The market may move up and down irrationally and seemingly on a whim, while our dividends remain much more stable, reliable and predictable.
Dividends may not increase every year, and a cut or elimination is even possible, but the odds are greatly reduced when you diversify among different companies and sectors and focus on dividend quality.
My 2025 passive income from dividends was slightly higher than my 2024 total of $17,595.87.
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It’s dividend income update time. One of my favorite things to do as a dividend income investor. While it has been a while since I recapped my passive income, I am catching up by sharing my real-world results