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Dapper Dividends

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Dapper Dividends is a quirky and unique take on dividend growth investing! I’m Russ, born in '78, Chicago raised, US Navy in the late '90s, have a wife and two teenage daughters, commercial loading dock equipment installer and service tech since '99. While the following content are my opinions on investing and life, nothing is to be considered advice, but shared knowledge for your fun and entertainment!
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Episodes

DD81~ Weekly Dividend Portfolio Update W/ Jena! $186 in dividends!

This was taken from the YouTube video. My wife, Jena, joined us to go over the portfolio activities for the week. Please check out the video on YouTube at Dapper Dividends!! This is not financial advice, but our thoughts shared for your fun and entertainment!

Feb 08, 202114 minEp. 81

DD80~ Is Amazon a buy after Jeff Bezos stepped down?

This was from a recent YouTube video and I thought it was short and sweet.... We discussed Amazon's Q420 earnings, Jeff Bezos' farewell as CEO letter and Amazon's valuation. I do not own amazon! This is not financial advice, but my thoughts and ideas shared for fun and entertainment!

Feb 04, 202126 minEp. 80

DD78~GameStop, Reddit Raiders, JNJ, MSFT & T earnings.

We discussed the Reddit Raiders went over Johnson & Johnson earnings Microsoft earnings and AT&T earnings.As always I am not a licensed financial advisor and this is not financial advice these are just my thoughts and opinions shared for fun and entertainment.

Jan 27, 202116 minEp. 78

DD77~$5 a day!! Portfolio Update & 4 Stocks to watch this week!

This is the audio version of the YouTube video. Discussing hitting $5 a day, portfolio updates and 4 stocks I'm watching this week. Tickers mentioned in this episode - SPG, CSCO, KMB, T, MO, PEP, LMT, O. (Full disclosure - I am long all of these!) Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opinions shared for your fun and entertainment.

Jan 24, 202110 minEp. 77

DD76~Fiddy & Fyodor, Minimalism, MO, PEP, LMT, O!

Double duty once again recording this to post on the YouTube channel and podcast.... So, no song of the show, but honestly, I'm becoming discontent with it because I can't play the song. It would be much more interesting if I could talk it up and then play it! We discussed the very important lesson that 50 Cent and Fyodor Dostoevsky teach us about losing their fear of death and realizing how short of a time we have to get things done. Don't wait for greatness, get going right now! Understand tha...

Jan 17, 202124 minEp. 76

DD75 ~ The First, the biggest and 100+ year dividends. LMT, KO, BP, SIX!

Apologies for the sound quality, as I was also recording for the YouTube channel. Special episode, due to a leaking washing machine and time constraints I did the podcsast and the youtube together. So, check this out on youtbe as well!! We discussed the first dividend paid in 1602, the biggest single dividend I could find, 14 companies with 100+ years of dividends and my buys, sells and dividends received. Tickers mentioned in this episode ALB, KMB, PEP, MRK, SIX, BP, LMT, GPC, CB, T, KO, CHD, P...

Jan 09, 202128 minEp. 75

DD74~Happy New Year! "Cheap" Stocks. Portfolio Update. LMT, PEP, CSCO. Pretty Poison!

It's a new year and I'm ready to go! I need to have some direct expose to space, and I think I found what I was looking for.... and it's undervalued too!! Portfolio updates, no dividends, a SELL and a few BUYS.... Check them out!! Tickers mentioned in this episode - LMT, HMC, CSCO, PEP, VZ, MO, T. (Disclosure - I am long CSCO, PEP, VZ, MO & T.) Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opinions shared for fun and entertainm...

Jan 02, 202130 minEp. 74

DD73~ Merry Christmas! Kids pick stocks! Ramones!

Merry Christmas to all! Recorded on Christmas morning, we discussed Coca-Cola cutting and restructuring. My daughters received money for Christmas into their custodial accounts and I let them pick what they wanted. And we wrapped it all up with the bridge account buys for the week and why I need to buy more Cisco. Tickers mentioned in this episode - KO, CSCO, PEP, SBUX, WMT, AMZN, AAPL, DIS, MCD, K, CAT, NIO, KMB, MO. ( Full Disclosure - I am long CSCO, PEP, SBUX, AAPL, MCD, KMB & MO.) Song ...

Dec 25, 202028 minEp. 73

DD72~Why I'm investing in Dividends. Buy INTC? Beborn Beton!

I'm back and busier than ever!! Quick explanation of why I'm a dividend growth investor, the weekly recap and why I think INTC could be a buy. FWIW, Dapper Dividends will be a weekly show for the foreseeable future! Tickers mentioned in this episode - MET, MMM, MCD, DUK, PRU, LEG, PEP, MRK, ED, O, GOLD, KMB, INTC. (Full Disclosure - I am long all of these except for INTC.) Song of the show "Sleeping Beauty" by Beborn Beton Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financ...

Dec 19, 202029 minEp. 73

DD71 ~ Mr. Aurelius. DIS, PEP, KO, JNJ. The Real McKenzies!

Talked some Marcus Aurelius, What's the deal with Disney, Dividends and buys in my portfolios and a few covered calls. Tickers mentioned in this episode - DIS, AAPL, AMZN, CMCSA, VIACA, T, ROKU, SPOT, LYB, HMC, XOM, ADM, IBM, MMM, JNJ, MO, KO, PEP, CVX, MSFT. (Full Disclosure, I am long all of these except AMZN, CMCSA, VIACA, ROKU & SPOT) Song of the show - "Chip" by The Real McKenzies Disclaimer - I am not a financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opini...

Dec 12, 202028 minEp. 71

DD70 ~ The Richuation Room Interview!

Special episode as I was on the Richuation Room podcast. Be sure to check him out on all your podcatchers, on youtube and on twitter @RichuationRoom. Tickers mentioned in this episode - NIO, JNJ, PG, MCD, BTC. (Full Disclosure - I am long NIO, JNJ, PG, MCD & BTC) Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. All opinions shared are for fun and entertainment only!

Dec 09, 202056 minEp. 70

DD69~ 3 Cannabis stocks, ALB SOLD, MET, MO, MMM. Deee-Lite!

It has been an incredibly busy week and I'm talking about a few cannabis stocks, why I sold Albemarle, what I bought with the proceeds, how much the annual dividend income increased and what's up with my AT&T options in the SDIRA portfolio. Tickers mentioned in this episode - MJ, CGC, CRLBF, IIPR, ALB, T, MO, MMM, XOM, DUK, PEP, KMB, MET. (Full Disclosure - I am long ALB, T, MO, MMM, XOM, DUK, PEP, KMB & MET.) Song of the show - "Groove is in the heart" by Deee-Lite. Disclaimer - This is...

Dec 06, 202039 minEp. 69

DD68- Drive to work with me. $ALB, $MET, $MO, $TSLA. Cure!

Was just about to record, and I received an OT call, so, I’m bringing you on the road with me as I drive to a nighttime call in Plainfield, IL. Talked about learning from the past, what to do moving forward, and some market moves I made and why. The song of the show is “A Forest” by The Cure.

Dec 02, 202020 min

DD67~ How to invest in Las Vegas/Gambling. MGM, CZR, MGP. Michael Jackson!

This is a long episode and has everything a beginner needs to know to begin investing in the gambling/gaming/Las Vegas companies and industry. Tickers mentioned in this episode - SBUX, PEP, MGM, CZR, WYNN, MGP, VICI, GLPI, SGMS, IGT, BJK, BETZ, NERD, NETL, STOR, NNN, WPC, O, IIPR, GLPI, STAG. (Full Disclosure - I am long SBUX, PEP & MGP) Song of the Show - "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. Investing carries r...

Nov 28, 202053 minEp. 67

DD66~ From Las Vegas with Love. Elvis!

I debated on putting out another episode as we’re in Las Vegas celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. I had no material and nothing written down, but I gave life, love and investing advice. Check it out!!

Nov 25, 202021 minEp. 66

DD65 ~ I Pencil. PEP, IBM, JNJ, KMB. Johnny Cash!

As I drove through the Southside of Chicago today, I noticed a McDonalds and thought about all the different dividend paying companies that are located within. And with that thoughtful reflection, I was reminded of an essay I had read many years ago by Leonard E. Read, entitled - I, Pencil. So, I read the essay on this episode and is about 15 minutes long. Afterwards I recap the buys, a sell and the dividends. Tickers mentioned in this episode - IVZ, IBM, KMB, MRK, ALB, PRU, PEP, JNJ, ABBV, PG, ...

Nov 21, 202039 minEp. 65

DD64 ~ You are worth more than you know! IVZ, SPYD, PRU. A.F.I.!

If you're looking for motivation, you're going to want to check out the entire episode. Lots of good stuff in here today! Recapping a sale, buys and dividends received. Tickers mentioned in this episode - IVZ, SPYD, MO, IBM, KMB, MRK, PRU, PG, ABBV, JNJ. (Full Disclosure - I am long - JNJ, MO, IBM, KMB, MRK, PRU, PG, ABBV.) Song of the show - End Transmission by A.F.I. - Head to youtube and look up "Dapper Dividends Playlist" for all my show songs. Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial advi...

Nov 18, 202039 minEp. 64

DD63~ Respond instead of react. PEP, MET, PRU, MO. Rammstein!

Today we talked about cryptocurrency, free coins on coinbase, responding instead of reacting and the taxable and SDIRA portfolio activity. Tickers mentioned in this episode - BTC, XLM, XRP, COMP, EOS, CGLD, ALGO, MKR, PEP, NIO, MET, PRU, ACI, GD, O, T, MO, IBM, CSCO. (Full Disclosure - I am long all of these!) Song of the show - "Ich tu dir weh" by Rammstein Disclaimer- I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opinions shared for fun and e...

Nov 14, 202029 minEp. 63

DD62~ 3 Stocks to buy that can benefit from the vaccine. Taylor Dayne!

I give the secret of how to be wealthy, explain why I didn't buy anything today and go through an article I read on Marketbeat.com, 3 Stocks to Buy that Can Benefit from the Vaccine by Sean Sechler. Tickers mentioned in this episode - Well, that would spoil the surprise now, wouldn't it? :) Song of the show - "Tell it to my heart" by Taylor Dayne Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are just my opinions shared for fun and entertainment!...

Nov 11, 202041 minEp. 62

DD61~ A Chocolate Kiss for you. T, MO, NIO. Praga Khan!

It's 3 days after the election and we still do not have an announced winner here in the USA! Yeesh. I had an interestingly random chat with my wife about Hershey (HSY) as a dividend growth company. Recapping what I bought in the taxable and SDIRA portfolios. Tickers mentioned in this episode - T, PEP, MCD, MO, SBUX, CVS, VZ, BP, NIO, HSY, EXC, JPM, XOM. (Full Disclosure : I am long T, PEP, MCD, MO, SBUX, CVS, VZ, BP, NIO, JPM & XOM.) Song of the show - "Breakfast in Vegas" by Praga Khan Disc...

Nov 07, 202030 minEp. 61

DD60~ Election Night with a lunatic, XOM, T, CVS, VZ. The Smiths!

Have you ever listened to US Presidential talk with a lunatic? Well, this is your chance!! Not a whole lot of dividend or investing talk in this one as my mind is on the US Presidential election with everyone else, but I wanted to have a few laughs. Check back next episode for more dividend/investing talk. Tickers mentioned in this episode - XOM, T, CVS, VZ. Full Disclosure (I am long all of these!) Song of the show - "Bigmouth Strikes Again" by The Smiths. Disclaimer- I am not a licensed financ...

Nov 04, 202028 minEp. 60

DD59~Halloween! Favorite scary movies. JNJ, XOM, MRK. The Misfits!

I worked a 16 hour day and recorded this at 1 AM! Talking about how everything is going to be ok after the election, my 10 favorite scary movies, recapping the week's dividend growth portfolio activity to wrap things up. Tickers mentioned in this episode - JNJ, PEP, MRK, ABBV, XOM. (Full Disclosure - I am long JNJ, PEP, MRK, ABBV, XOM.) Song of the show - "Halloween" by The Misfits Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts shared f...

Oct 31, 202029 minEp. 59

DD58~How to smell a rat! PEP, JNJ, IRM, MO. The Misfits!

After I received another DM on Twitter to give my money to someone to trade bitcoin for me, I was reminded of Bernie Madoff. A book I read also came to mind and I share the top 5 ways to "Smell a Rat", and make sure you aren't sucked into a Ponzi scheme. Talked about Bitcoin, Ripple and Stellar Lumens, of which I own all three. Covered my sparse buys this week, talked about interest coverage ratio and how to use it, and why I don't like Iron Mountain. Tickers mentioned in this episode - IRM, T, ...

Oct 28, 202044 minEp. 58

DD57~ Latte Factor, Busted Ankle, Q3 Earnings, INTC, T, KMB. Alacranes Musical!

In this thrilling episode, I cover the 2 books I read this week - The Latte Factor and Lone Survivor. Retell a story of my busted ankle in the Gulf of Oman, lightly touch on Q3 earnings for INTC, T & KMB. Cover my buys for the week. Song of the show "Sin Tu Amor" by Alacranes Musical! Tickers mentioned in this episode - HD, T, KMB, INTC, PEP, MRK, CSCO, SPG, ABBV, XOM. Full Disclosure ( I am long T, KMB, PEP, MRK, CSCO, SPG, ABBV, & XOM. Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser...

Oct 24, 202033 minEp. 57

DD56~ Live life NOW! ABBV, MRK, KMB, T. NHL '94!

I'll tell you all about the revelation I had while visiting with my mother this weekend and heading back to where we used to live in Berwyn, IL. Recapping a few buys and a few T call options I bought as well. Tickers mentioned in this episode - ABBV, KMB, MRK, T. Full disclosure - I am long (ABBV, MRK, T & KMB.) Song of the show - "Theme song" from the NHL '94 SEGA Genesis video game" Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. Please do your own due ...

Oct 21, 202041 minEp. 56

DD55~Merck 'Murica! MRK, ABBV, ET. Whole lotta buying going on! Nim Vind!

Quicker paced episode as my mother is on her way in and I have a busy weekend planned! Lots to talk about. Talking about a book I read, Halloween candy manufacturers, my buys and sells of the week.... Tickers mentioned in this episode- MET, PRU, JNJ, XOM, ET, NRZ, ABBV, MRK, PEP, O, FRT, LEG, NIO, . Full Disclosure ( I am long all of these except for NRZ at the moment!) Song of the show - "Master Spider" by Nim Vind Disclaimer - This is not financial advice, but my thoughts and opinions shared f...

Oct 16, 202025 minEp. 55

DD54~ Do you have a plan? -No Stocks?- Suicidal Tendencies!

Late show tonight, talking about a conversation with a young co-worker & Veteran of the same ship I served on. Talked about having a plan and learning from the past...... and NO buys, sells or dividends so far this week, but it was a very informative episode! Briefly mentioned T, MO & MCD of which I am long on all of those. Song of the show "How will I laugh tomorrow" by Suicidal Tendencies Disclaimer- I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. You must do yo...

Oct 14, 202030 minEp. 54

DD53~Inflation, hazardous to your wealth. PEP, XOM. Pegboy!

9 Days into sober October, and I'm talking why I've been selling off my precious metals, buying dividend growth stocks and some Bitcoin, my thoughts on inflation and my buys of the week. Hit me up on twitter @Rustyram78, follow me and let me know what you think, I'd love to hear it! Tickers mentioned in this episode - PEP, XOM, CVX, MO & KMB. (Full Disclosure - I am long PEP, XOM, CVX, MO & KMB.) Song of the show "Strong Reaction" by Pegboy. Disclaimer- I am not a financial adviser and t...

Oct 10, 202037 minEp. 53

DD52~ Top 25 dividend stocks held by ETF's. Van Halen!

There were no dividends or purchases to report, so I covered a fantastic book I'm reading called "The Tattooist of Auschwitz", and I ran down the top 25 dividend giants held by ETF's, found on etfchannel.com Tickers mentioned in this show are all found on the list at ETFchannel.com - check it out over there if you want to ruin the surprise! Song of the show - "Humans Being" by Van Halen Disclaimer - This is not financial advice and I am not a licensed financial adviser. These are my thoughts and...

Oct 07, 202037 minEp. 52
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