This was a busy month in terms of dividends. In total, I received $51.40 in dividends from 10 stocks. Using a new tool that I have created (Idea originally developed by Dividendology, Go Check Him Out!), I know with almost certainty which date I will get paid and how much. If you are curious about this tool, shown in the figure below, check out my Patreon page! I have a bunch of financial tools, cookbooks, and more on there for just $3 per month! 

I received my highest dividend yet from SCHD getting $13.79 based on 23.01 shares. I love SCHD with its overpowered balance of dividend growth and yield! I received $6.44 based on 21.62 shared from DGRO, another power dividend growth investing ETF. 

Union Pacific (UNP) paid me $5.19 based on 4.31 shares. In the last 3 months, their price has jumped around with a range of $185-$212. I will of course take advantage of this stock when it is below $195!. Kroger (one of my favorite DGI stocks) paid me $4.38 based on 16.84 shares. Pepsico paid me $4.31 based on 3.75 shares. PEP has had a solid year even through the volatility of the market. Next, JNJ paid me $4.28 based on 3.79. They recently had a dip, falling into the $150-$155 range. However, this did not last long! With the announcement of the talcum powder settlement, their stock jumped up over 3.5% in one day. Putting the stock back to a premium value. 

Waste management paid me $3.82 based on 5.46 shares. I love WM and will continue to buy this company with its wide trashy moat. NextEra Energy (my favorite utility stock) paid me $3.73 based on 7.99  shares. I think NEE is one of the best utility stocks to buy based on its insane dividend growth, dividend history, and the company’s participation in old and renewable energy. 

Mcdonald’s, your favorite place to eat after going to a party,  paid me $3.50 based on 2.30 shares. MCD will be one of those stocks that I will continue to hold on to as it is a defensive stock with high growth potential! Lastly, Microsoft paid me $1.96 based on 2.88 shares. I know this is small, but like Apple and Costco, this company has the potential to increase its dividend by greater than 10% while its equity continues to explode in growth. What a company! 

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