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The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast

Should I buy? Should I sell? Or Should I stand pat? The market should never dictate how or when you invest. By increasing your confidence levels, you will invest with more conviction, save time, and eliminate many of your dilemmas. Everybody deserves a happy retirement. Mike Heroux from The Dividend Guy Blog is not only a passionate investor, but he is also pretty good at explaining how the market works and how you can make your money work more effectively for you. This podcast will cover all

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31:42

Bad Year for Mike's Portfolio?

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Mike opens the books on his 2025 performance: ~8–9% up vs. a ~20% blended benchmark (50% CA / 50% US). He owns the underperformance, walks through the trades he's already made, and reaffirms the rules he's followed since 2010. No panic—just process. Get the Dividend Income for Life Guide. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF Blossom: @thedividendguy X: @TheDividendGuy DividendStocksRock.com Retirement Loop

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30:53

The 6 Safest Stocks to Put on Your Buy List for 2026

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/12/17

You asked for "sleep-at-night" ideas—so we brought six dividend growers with zero or very low debt. We explain why balance-sheet strength matters, when "too little debt" is actually a red flag, and the bull/bear angles for each pick. You'll leave with a practical checklist to vet debt risk and a shortlist you can research further—without chasing hype. Get the Free Top Stocks Booklet. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF

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30:43

6 Dividend Stocks You Never Heard Of… But Should!

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Under-the-radar doesn't mean under-quality. We share six dividend growers most investors ignore—and explain the simple filter we used to find them. You'll get the quick thesis, the key risks, and where each one fits in a portfolio. Download the Dividend Rock Star List Get the Free Top Stocks Booklet. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com Retirement Loop

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37:53

Best Stocks from 2 Sectors

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/12/03

The year-end is a perfect time to refresh your buy list. We spotlight two resilient hunting grounds—Financial Services and Consumer Staples—and walk through six names worth deeper research. You'll get the narrative, the risks, and why each could compound beyond 2026. Download the Free Top Stocks Booklet. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com Retirement Loop

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39:40

Investment Rules to Safeguard Your Retirement

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/11/26

We lay out the core rules that protect your retirement plan: how to size a cash wedge, set a withdrawal policy you'll actually keep, avoid duplicate exposure when mixing products, and review your plan annually so a market drop doesn't derail your lifestyle. Join Retirement Loop. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com Retirement Loop

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42:05

Income Products for Retirees and How to Package Them

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/11/19

When "income" shelves are overflowing, more products can mean more confusion. Which products to use and how to package them? We break down GIC/bond ladders, all-in-one ETFs, dividend ETFs, individual dividend stocks, preferred shares, and covered-call ETFs—and show you how to package just a few into a simple, reliable plan. Join Retirement Loop. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

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44:15

The Best Way to Generate Retirement Income

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/11/12

The best way to generate retirement income isn't a product—it's a plan. We break down the shift from building wealth to drawing from it, how much (and why) to keep in a cash wedge, the role of GICs/bonds without going "all fixed income," and why chasing yield can backfire. You'll leave with a clear, repeatable process to create your own paycheck—without overhauling a strategy that already works. Save Your Spot for Tomorrow's Webinar: 6 Retirement Upgrades. Make sure to check out the complete show

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30:15

Can I Retire with $500K?

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Worried that the "magic number" of a $1M won't be achieved? We run the math on a $500K nest egg and show how the right levers—timing, taxes, and total-return investing—can still deliver a confident retirement. You'll also hear when part-time work or a slight delay meaningfully boosts sustainability, how home equity fits in, and why chasing double-digit yields is the fastest way to drain a portfolio. Save Your Spot for the 6 Retirement Upgrades Webinar. Make sure to check out the complete show notes

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48:28

5 Critical Things to Do Before Retirement

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/10/29

We often view retirement as the end goal, but it's actually one of the biggest transitions in someone's life. To make that transition as smooth as possible, you need to prepare. So, today, we're walking through the 5 critical things you should do before you retire. Whether you're 6 months or 5 years from retirement, this episode will help you feel confident — and avoid costly mistakes. Join Retirement Loop's Waitlist and download the 20 Income-Focused Products review. Make sure to check out the

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24:21

Passion & Purpose at retirement - why it matters —...

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Retirement is the end of a paycheck—not the end of your purpose. Vero sits down with Mark Young (retirement coach at Retirement Loop, former software engineer who retired early) to unpack how passion, purpose, and service create a deeply satisfying next chapter. You’ll hear practical ways to “retire to something,” use the skills you already have (time, talent, treasure), avoid familiar post-retirement ruts, and start experimenting this week—even if you have no grand calling (yet). Join Retirement

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31:11

Sell Your Winners Before It’s Too Late

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Your best stocks won’t stay perfect forever. We lay out a clear framework to decide if/when to take action on winners—whether that means holding, trimming, or exiting. Let's walk through how to define acceptable risk per position, evaluate concentration, and confirm the move. The goal isn’t to cap upside; it’s to make confident, rules-based decisions when a winner gets big—or starts showing cracks. Join our Free Newsletter to end the buy and sell struggles. Make sure to check out the complete show

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37:36

Dividend Growth Investing vs The Market - Who Wins?

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Does dividend growth investing really keep up when “the market” rips higher? We stack Dividend Growth Investing (DGI) against broad indexing across four distinct periods. You’ll hear where DGI shines and where indexing wins. Most importantly, you’ll leave with a simple decision framework: choose the approach that lets you invest with conviction and reach your goals—consistently. Download the Dividend Rock Star List Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy

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31:02

Crazy Payout Ratios (-50% or 200%), What to Do?

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Payout ratios look simple… until they’re not. Mike and Vero unpack why the classic “<80% = safe” rule can mislead you—especially when earnings get distorted, special dividends hit, or you’re dealing with capital-intensive businesses. You’ll learn when the EPS payout ratio matters, when to switch to cash payout, DCF, or FFO/AFFO, and how to read “ugly” numbers like negative or 200% payouts without panicking. Avoid Being Confused by Stock Price: Full Webinar Replay (Free) Download the Dividend Rock

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39:05

Confused about Stock Price Movement? Listen to this!

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Confused by wild price swings? Here's a repeatable, 3-step playbook to make faster, calmer buy, hold, and sell decisions—without guessing. By the end, you’ll be able to separate noise from news, stress-test a shaky position, recognize when a “bad” quarter is actually better than feared, and act with conviction—whether that means trimming, adding, or doing nothing. We show the process on real names (Nike, Couche-Tard, Granite REIT), and point you to a free replay with slides and cheat sheets so you

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35:13

Why I Ignore Morningstar’s Review (What I Do Instead)

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Star ratings are helpful—until they become a shortcut. Morningstar’s 1–5 stars are primarily about valuation, not business quality. Learn the smarter way to build conviction and why stock price (or past return) shouldn’t drive your decisions. Avoid Price Confusion: Save Your Spot for the Upcoming Webinar Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

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38:44

Invest at All-Time High - How Valuation Can Tell You...

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/09/10

When a great company trades at an all-time high and a P/E north of 30, are you overpaying—or just paying for quality? Mike and Vero show how to use the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio without a crystal ball. Discover why a stock’s own 5- to 10-year averages matter more than cross-sector comparisons, how to identify “priced-for-perfection” setups, and why low P/E Ratios can be value traps. Case studies: Visa (V), Costco (COST), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), National Bank (NA.TO)—plus what to do

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39:28

Mike’s Portfolio Review - Losing Money on Apple, Keep...

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Eight years after rolling a $108K pension into a DIY portfolio, Mike walks through a quarterly review that’s up ~200% since inception—but not without bruises. He dissects three laggards (Apple, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Starbucks), explains when he holds vs. trims, and shows the exact process he uses to separate price noise from business news. You’ll also hear which names quietly powered returns this quarter and what he plans to change next. Avoid Price Confusion: Save Your Spot for the Upcoming

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40:55

A Recession is Coming: What Should You Do?

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Is a recession just around the corner—or are we already in one without realizing it? Mike and Vero tackle the headlines, decode the signals, and most importantly, share what investors should actually do if they’re worried. From yield curves to consumer sentiment, corporate earnings to employment data, this episode provides a rational, dividend-growth-minded framework to prepare for the next downturn—without panic. Whether you’re in retirement or still building your portfolio, this one’s for anyone

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28:41

How to Get Ready For Retirement — with Mark Young

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/08/20

You save, you invest… and then comes the big question: now what? In this episode, Vero welcomes Mark Young, early retiree and creator of the Retirement Loop Projection Tool, to share what it really takes to retire with confidence. From defining your goals to making smart withdrawal decisions, reducing taxes, and navigating uncertainty, Mark walks through the essential steps for a well-planned retirement. Along the way, he shares how his own journey inspired him to help others find clarity and peace

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34:19

9 Stocks on My Radar (Buy List)

The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast ·

2025/08/13

As 2025 heads into its final stretch, we share a selection of nine dividend growth stocks currently on Mike's radar. From recovering giants to under-the-radar gems, Mike covers companies he’s buying, considering, or just watching closely for the right opportunity. This episode offers valuable insights into assessing buying opportunities, knowing when to hold off, and monitoring quality stocks during times of uncertainty. Whether you're looking for stability, growth, or the next addition to your

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