Jul 31, 2026 by David DierkingThe Smartest ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right Now -- and Why Warren Buffett Would ApproveBuffett has long advocated for simplicity, quality, and low fees when investing for the long term. This ETF checks all the boxes.
Jul 31, 2026 by David DierkingThis Dividend ETF Could Build a $1,000 Monthly Passive Income Stream. Here's the Math.High-yield dividend equity ETFs are a great way to generate serious income over time.
Jul 30, 2026 by David DierkingWorried About the Stock Market? This Is Warren Buffett's Best Investing Advice.When the markets start to panic, Buffett says that's when disciplined investors should pounce.
Jul 30, 2026 by David DierkingIf a Bear Market Is Coming, History Says This Strategy Will Set Investors Up for Long-Term SuccessWith some discipline, you can actually come out ahead during bear markets. Here's how.
Jul 30, 2026 by David DierkingWant $1 Million in Retirement? This Vanguard ETF Could Get You There on $500 Per Month.With discipline and proper planning, a $1 million retirement nest egg is within reach for everyone.
Jul 29, 2026 by David DierkingThe Fed Has Held Interest Rates at 3.50%-3.75% for 5 Straight Meetings Under Kevin Warsh, a Signal That Borrowers Shouldn't Expect Relief SoonInvestors and consumers should expect steady (and possibly higher) interest rates for the foreseeable future.
Jul 29, 2026 by David DierkingWall Street Sees This Vanguard Index Fund Poised to Surge in 2026Several analysts currently have targets of 8,000 or higher on the S&P 500.
Jul 28, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD vs. VIG: Which Dividend ETF Could Build More Wealth Over 20 Years?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has the superior selection strategy, while the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has a bigger growth and tech tilt.
Jul 28, 2026 by David DierkingIf You'd Invested $1,000 in SMH 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayInvesting in semiconductor stocks before the start of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution would have produced huge returns over the past decade.
Jul 27, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD Yields 3.3% and Could Finish Its 15th Year of Consecutive Dividend Increases in 2026The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is on pace for yet another boost to its payout. That's only part of its appeal.
Jul 27, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD Is Magnificent, but This Dividend ETF Could Be an Even Better Dividend PlayThis ETF uses a similar strategy but has outperformed the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) by 3 percentage points annually over the past decade.
Jul 27, 2026 by David DierkingThe Vanguard ETF Built for Long-Term Investors Who Want Reliable ResultsTrying to pick winners, avoid losers, and time the market usually produces subpar results. Just buy the market instead.
Jul 27, 2026 by David DierkingFed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces a Committee Where 9 of 19 Members Are Signaling Higher Interest Rates This YearA split Fed and an unclear interest rate policy path aren't good for stocks.
Jul 26, 2026 by David DierkingHere's How Much You'd Need to Invest in SCHD to Generate $1,000 per Month in DividendsThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has become one of the industry's premier dividend ETFs.
Jul 26, 2026 by David DierkingIf I Could Only Own 1 ETF Heading Into the Coming Fed Meeting, It Would Be This OneThere's real uncertainty around what the Fed will do at the July meeting. Here's why it's probably best to not try to pick a side.
Jul 25, 2026 by David DierkingInvestors: July 29 Will Be a Critical Day for the Stock Market. Here's Why.The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting may or may not offer clues as to where interest rate policy is headed next.
Jul 24, 2026 by David DierkingKevin Warsh Just Vowed to Bring a "Regime Change" to the Fed. It Could Rattle Wall Street.Warsh's re-evaluation of Fed procedures could add volatility to the bond market and a headwind to growth and tech stocks.
Jul 24, 2026 by David DierkingInvesting $5,000 in SCHD Now Could Generate Serious Passive Income Over 20 YearsThe real benefit of dividend investing isn't the income it can produce in a year. It's the income that can be generated over decades.
Jul 24, 2026 by David DierkingQQQ vs. VGT: Where Should You Invest $1,000 Right Now?Inflation and geopolitics are becoming bigger considerations for these tech-centric investments.
Jul 24, 2026 by David DierkingKevin Warsh Said the Fed Has "No Tolerance" for Inflation and Is Charting a "New Course" on Monetary Policy. J.P. Morgan Analysts Expect Rates to Hold Steady Through 2026.The Fed has a dual mandate, but it seems pretty clear that it's only focused on inflation right now.
