9 Months are officially in the books and we are nearing the October month end. 2016 is flying – some highs and some lows, but all are experiences to learn from, that’s for damn sure. There has been a lot of progress, set backs and steps taken forward in order to achieve goals, have a balanced life and new experiences. I set lofty goals back in December of 2015 for my 2016 year and the first 9 months should provide a solid indication if I am on track to achieve the goals established. Now, let’s see the big update!
Bert’s October Stock Watch List
My last two articles have been reviewing my past performance, checking in on my goals through the end of September and reviewing my September dividend income. Both of the articles were showing that my portfolio and dividend income are trending in the right direction. With three months to spare, I’m looking to keep that momentum going. So I took some time tonight to prepare my October stock watch list and see if I can pinpoint a few stocks to keep a close eye on over the next several weeks.
5 Reasons Why You Need to Side Hustle
Most of us have our “Main” hustle where we go in for approximately 33% of our day, do what we need to do and “clock out”, then go home. In this day of uncertainty, passion provoking thoughts, technology advancement, ease of information access and freedom to expand your ability to gain wealth, one should establish the “Side” hustle. The side hustle helps accomplish many goals in your life, and I want to talk about the 5 reasons why I think everyone should work on their side hustle game! Why? Because we all want to be financially free, and have the ability to pursue what we want in our lifetime.
Bert’s September Dividend Income Summary
3 quarters down….1 quarter to go. Fresh off my recent 2016 goals review, I am inspired and looking forward to an exciting finish to 2016. The 3rd month of the quarter always brings an exciting dividend income summary because of the mutual fund payouts. And I can’t wait to show you the progress I have made in just 12 months. Let’s dive in and take a look at my September dividend income summary.
Lanny’s September Dividend Income Summary
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ah, the quarter-end dividend income summary post. This is my favorite time of the year, as most companies traditionally pay on a calendar quarter end, which for the U.S. dividend investors, this typically means a bigger month of collecting dividends than usual. Will that be the case for me? Did I set some milestones here? I have established now a minimum bar, as well as leaped to new heights for my September dividend income!
Bert’s 3rd Quarter Goals Review
We are rounding third and heading home here. Considering the Cleveland Indians clinched the AL Central Division title this week, I figured a baseball reference to start the article off was pretty appropriate. Let’s see if they can capture some of the same postseason magic the Cavs had during their run in May/June. At the end of each quarter, Lanny and I review our annual goals to monitor our progress towards hitting these marks. If we are on pace…great. If we are off track, well there is still time to make some adjustments despite the fact there are only three months remaining. Time to dig and perform my third quarter goals review.
How I’ve Made Over $1,000 on Swagbucks!
The side hustle activity is on! Each day, week and month, I track the income and expenses that are going in and out. This also includes tracking the extra income that you receive, even from side hustle/free ways to bring in extra income on the side. One of those fun activities that I add to my day have earned me well over $1,000. It all comes down to using the internet in a better way to add value to what is currently needed in your life (saving, invest, etc..). Find out how I have earned over $1,000 using a certain site : ) Continue reading