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Oct 19, 2026 by David Dierking

3 Dividend ETFs That Deliver More Power as a Combined Portfolio

These three dividend ETFs are great individually but even better together.

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Oct 19, 2026 by David Dierking

If I Only Had $500 to Invest Right Now, This Is the ETF I'd Buy Without Any Hesitation

I like this combination of high profitability and deep value.

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Oct 19, 2026 by David Dierking

If I Were Starting Over in the Stock Market, I'd Put $1,000 in Each of These 4 ETFs

Start with a core portfolio tentpole and then build around it with above-average return potential.

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Oct 18, 2026 by David Dierking

Wall Street's AI Boom Just Reached a Dangerous Milestone. History Says the Winners Could Change.

Right now, the market is rewarding companies invested in the AI build-out. They may not be the ultimate winners.

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Oct 18, 2026 by David Dierking

Could Investing $200 Per Month in VOO Make You a Millionaire? Here's What History Says.

Even small monthly investments can turn into huge sums of money over time. Here's the math.

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Oct 17, 2026 by David Dierking

3 Reasons the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Could Be Worth Holding for the Next 20 Years

The reasons for owning the S&P 500 in your portfolio go beyond what you may realize.

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Oct 17, 2026 by David Dierking

Oil Prices Are Back Above $100. History Says the Biggest Stock Market Loser May Now Offer the Biggest Upside.

If you're willing to be a contrarian, this sector is looking attractive.

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Oct 16, 2026 by David Dierking

4 Set-and-Forget ETFs Built to Reward Patient Investors

Tech and AI stocks are popular now, but these funds are built for decades ahead.

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Oct 16, 2026 by David Dierking

VOO, VTI, SPY, or IVV? How These 4 Index Funds Differ

These four heavyweight ETFs look interchangeable, but the details make the difference.

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Oct 15, 2026 by David Dierking

The Fed Is Fighting Inflation Again. History Says Trouble, but This Time Might Be Different.

Restrictive policy rates and slowing growth are usually a bad sign for the S&P 500.

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Oct 15, 2026 by David Dierking

Warren Buffett Has Championed This 1 Investment for Decades, and It Could Turn $200 per Month Into $1.2 Million

Warren Buffett's advice for everyday investors is simple. But it's a powerful long-term wealth creator.

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Oct 15, 2026 by David Dierking

The S&P 500 Is Expecting Something Extraordinary. History Says Investors Should Be Careful What They Wish For.

S&P 500 earnings growth is expected to exceed 30% year over year for the first time since 2022.

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Oct 15, 2026 by David Dierking

SCHD vs. VYM: Which High-Yield ETF Should You Own?

Dividend ETFs are enjoying a comeback, but only one of these two funds has a clear advantage.

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Oct 15, 2026 by David Dierking

1 of the Stock Market's Most Reliable Recession Warnings Just Disappeared. Here's What Usually Happens Next.

The yield curve has uninverted. That doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet.

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Oct 14, 2026 by David Dierking

Bond Market Mayhem: History Says This Is the 1 Thing That Matters Most for Investors

What happens in the short-term is just noise. This is a generational income opportunity.

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Oct 14, 2026 by David Dierking

5 No-Brainer ETFs Worth Loading Up On for Long-Term Investors

Tech and AI stocks have dominated the past two decades. These are the next areas to focus your investments on.

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Oct 12, 2026 by David Dierking

5 ETFs I'm Buying and Holding Through the Next Bear Market and Beyond

Don't sell everything and move into cash. Make these more subtle adjustments to your portfolio instead.

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Oct 12, 2026 by David Dierking

The 6 Words From Buffett's Farewell Letter Every Investor Should Hear

After stepping down as CEO, Buffett left a reminder of what investors should focus on.

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Oct 11, 2026 by David Dierking

4 Vanguard Funds Worth Buying and Holding for the Next 20 Years

Tech and AI have dominated the past several years. The next couple of decades could look a lot different.

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Oct 10, 2026 by David Dierking

The Stock Market's Biggest Winners Are Hiding a Problem. This Is How I'd Protect My Portfolio.

Concentration has become a serious problem. Here's how to fix it.

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