Income investing is driven by two powerful concepts - dividends and compounding. Listen in to this episode to hear what they are, how they drive your investment income, and ultimately generate wealth.

This Week’s Total Return:

36%. 23.94% capital gains + 12.06% income yield.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How, why, and when companies pay dividends to shareholders.How Costco gave me a big bonus (and saves us a lot on good vodka).The total income our Income Investors Academy Portfolio produces annually.How compounding works to deliver profits on top of profits.How to say 'I Love You' in Dutch. (I hope.)

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode

The Income Investors AcademyPersonal Capital

Susan's Endless Summer Cocktail

2 ounces Vodka3 ounces Pellegrino Limonata.5 ounce fresh squeezed lime/filtered water/steviaFill a highball glass with ice. Add vodka, limonata, and top with a splash of the fresh lime mixture. Enjoy!

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