Dividend Income (Today): $1,064 / month  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

May 22, 2026   |   Read online My Dividend Portfolio. Goal: $12K in 120 Months — Month 24, Week 1 ⭐ Dividend Income (Today): $1,064 / month ⭐ For Premium Partners Only Every Friday, I share what I’m buying — real moves, no fluff. The plan is simple: mix high yield with dividend growth to build income that grows year after year. My goal is $12,000/month in ~10 years. This journey is open to anyone — it’s about creating a legacy, taking care of loved ones, and leaving behind a stream of income that outlives you. Hi partners — Max here! 24 months. Exactly two years. Today I hit that milestone, and it feels incredible. Starting from zero, building this online week by week together with you, I’ve been selecting companies for my portfolio, growing my passive income, and moving closer to my goal of living off dividends. And these two years have already given me something amazing: the equivalent of one full month of free living, based on a $12,000 monthly budget. That milestone is officially behind me now. My long-term goal is to generate $12,000 per month in dividend income within 120 months of this journey. At this point, one-fifth of the work is done, and one-fifth of the road has already been traveled. As of today, my projection for 2034 — the finish line where I’ll evaluate the results — is already $3,000+ per month in dividends, even if I completely stop adding new savings and simply reinvest the dividends I receive and let time do the work. I’m more than happy with that because I know I’ll keep investing. I’m not stopping here, and my train is still on schedule. Every single day, financial freedom gets a little closer. Below you’ll find a detailed breakdown of what I bought today, how the portfolio looks right now, and my plans for next week and beyond. My portfolio is a fully transparent, real-time journey — no polishing the numbers and no adjusting results after the fact. It’s a path anyone can follow with the right system and the MaxDividends app. Alright — let’s get to today’s buys. So grab a coffee — let’s dig in ☕💪 My Dividend Portfolio. Goal: $12K in 120 Months — Month 24, Week 1: This Week’s Buys What I Bought, How Things Look Every Friday, I put $3,000 plus dividends to work with one clear mission: reach $12,000 a month in dividends within 120 months. But the real reason this works isn’t willpower or motivation. It’s the system — and the technology behind it. The MaxDividends Income System defines what to buy, when to buy, and what to ignore. The MaxDividends App keeps the compass steady — tracking income, scores, risks, and signals whether I’m at my desk, out walking, or fast asleep. The portfolio doesn’t need me to be “on.” It doesn’t care if I’m busy, tired, traveling, or doing absolutely nothing. The process keeps running. What I enjoy most is watching the portfolio do its job — seeing which positions keep quietly compounding, and which names stay on the watchlist until the data finally lines up. That’s how the snowball really builds. Just repeatable decisions, steady dividend deposits, and a system that keeps stacking progress week after week. 🚦 Freedom Bar — One Simple View When you step back and look at the full picture — essentials, lifestyle, family needs, small trips, and a buffer — dividend income stops being a theory and turns into a practical roadmap. Here’s where the journey stands today: Freedom Bar: █████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ~41% complete Current 10-Year Dividend Forecast: $4,063/month (+$49 vs last week) Final Target: $12,000/month Progress: ~41% of the way there When I Expect to Reach $12K/Month in Dividends (based on current projections) Passive Income Calculator. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Latest Dividend Milestone ✅ $100/month – hit at Month 3 ✅ $250/month – hit at Month 5 ✅ $500/month – hit at Month 10 ✅ $750/month – hit at Month 16 ✅ $1,000/month – hit at Month 23 🎯 $1,250/month → 85% complete Track the moment your dividends start paying for your life. MaxDividends App (included in Premium) These Bills Are Already Being Paid by Dividends ✅ Phone + Internet — $120 ✅ Utilities — $350 ✅ Coffee, lunches, small joys — $400 This is what financial freedom looks like — one expense at a time. MaxDividends App My Current Goal 🎯 Groceries Top-Up — $187 / $700 Financial freedom in progress. MaxDividends App (included in Premium) My Next Goals 🎯 Gym + Streaming + Family Apps — $200 🎯 Weekend activities with the kids — $300 🎯 Insurance — $300 🎯 1–2 US flights or a short weekend getaway — $700 🎯 Rent: $2,700/month These expenses are next in line for my dividends. MaxDividends App (included in Premium) 💵 The Dividend Flywheel My dividend income is now running at about $1,064 per month. It’s not a headline number. It won’t trend on social media. But it does matter. Because this is what real progress looks like when income is built the right way. Quiet. Measurable. The income base keeps rising. Every reinvested dollar tightens the structure. Every dividend hike raises the floor. And over time, that turns into momentum you can actually feel. 💰 $12K in 120 Months — My Portfolio Update (Month 24, Week 1) 🟢 Bought This Week 🏭 Mueller Industries (MLI) — 8 shares | ~$1,069 invested MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today Mueller Industries is a manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products used across construction, HVAC, industrial, and infrastructure markets. The company continues benefiting from steady demand tied to long-term infrastructure and building activity while maintaining strong profitability and cash generation. This week, I expanded the position to strengthen the portfolio’s industrial exposure and long-term dividend growth profile. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today 🏗️ Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) — 7 shares | ~$535 invested MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today Booz Allen Hamilton provides technology consulting, cybersecurity, and engineering services primarily to U.S. government agencies and defense-related clients. Its business model is supported by long-term contracts and stable demand for mission-critical services. This week, I added more shares to increase exposure to a business with resilient cash flow and consistent long-term growth potential. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today 💼 Automatic Data Processing (ADP) — 5 shares | ~$1,100 invested MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today ADP is one of the largest payroll and human capital management companies in the world, serving businesses through recurring subscription-based services. The company continues generating dependable cash flow across different economic environments while maintaining long-term customer relationships. This week, I added more shares to reinforce the portfolio’s stable dividend growth foundation. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today 🚜 Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) — 16 shares | ~$507 invested MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today Tractor Supply sells products for rural living, including farming supplies, tools, livestock products, and pet care essentials. The company continues showing resilient demand and a straightforward long-term growth story supported by store expansion and loyal customers. This week, I continued building the position as part of the portfolio’s steady dividend growth strategy. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). My Purchases Today MLI strengthens the portfolio with industrial exposure supported by strong cash generation and long-term demand drivers. BAH adds resilient cash flow backed by government contracts and recurring demand for critical services. ADP reinforces the portfolio with dependable cash flow and long-term dividend consistency. TSCO continues the regular investment cycle while adding stable long-term dividend growth. ➡️ New capital invested this week: ~$3,211 🔗 View the live portfolio: MaxDividends $12K in 120 Months Strategy Portfolio Portfolio Snapshot Total Invested (cash I personally added): ~$349,014 Current Market Value: ~$363,097 Annual Dividends: ~$12,769 (+$77 vs. last week) Yield on Cost: ~3.67% The snowball keeps rolling — heavier every week. 🔔 Dividend Raises: 19 so far — Year to Date (2026) BestBuy +1.05% Johnson & Johnson +3.10% PepsiCo +4% Novo Nordisk +2.6% Mueller Industries +40% Zoetis +6% Greif Inc +1.2% Primerica +15% Shoe Carnival +13.3% Tractor Supply +4.35% T Rowe Price +2.40% Cisco Systems +2.44% Genuine Parts +3.16% Hershey +6% Archer Daniels Midland +2% Polaris Inc ~ +2% Chevron +4% OZK Bank +2.3% 👀 Dividend Cuts — Year to Date (2026) — Each raise locks in more lifetime income and lifts my yield on cost. Quiet, steady, automatic. Portfolio Progress This is what a real dividend roadmap looks like. No guessing. No spreadsheets. Just a clear plan — tracked, forecasted, and executed inside the MaxDividends App. From zero, brick by brick, I’m building my income stream. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium) Here’s a look inside my portfolio this week: Annual Dividends: $12,769/year → $1,064/month or ~$35/day passive income Top Payers Right Now: a few lead, but 80%+ of income comes from a broad, diversified base MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). Top Payers: a handful of names lead the way, but more than 80% of the income comes from a broad, diversified base. Based on recent raises, the portfolio is expected to pay about a 4.4% yield over the next year — and those dividends have been growing around 16% a year over the past decade. ~4.1% expected over the next 12 months. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). Monthly Income Trend: multiple months now crossing $1,000 — September remains the peak at $1,665. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). Six months already delivered $1,000+ in dividends — paid directly to my bank account My Current Passive Income Goal: Groceries Passive income now covers ~28% of my grocery expenses. The snowball keeps getting bigger every week. 🎯 Set your number. Build your freedom. Choose the monthly dividend income you want — and let the system map the road. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). The MaxDividends App All of this is tracked inside the MaxDividends App — my roadmap and compass. It shows payouts, raises, and exact progress toward the $12K finish line. If you’re not using it yet, you’re leaving a serious edge on the table. My Word Here 05/22 Update — email me anytime: max@maxdividends.app Alright partners, there’s quite a bit to talk about this week. Following the plan, this week I added more shares of companies already in the portfolio. I continued building positions in Mueller Industries and Automatic Data Processing, staying focused on strengthening existing high-conviction holdings. For next week, I’m exploring opportunities to open a new position. Most likely, I’ll make that move within the next two weeks after receiving May dividends. I’ll decide what makes it onto the radar closer to the purchase date. For now, everything is moving according to plan. Income keeps growing, capital remains protected, and I continue spending time with my family while putting every free minute into MaxDividends. I also wanted to share some thoughts regarding our family’s core portfolio. I recently published an article on this topic — you can check it out here. As of today’s close in the Japanese market, shares of the company mentioned in that article gained another 10%, so on Monday I’m planning to begin executing the strategy outlined below: Founder's Notes: Making the Same Money Work Harder ⭐ Thoughts from Max, founder of MaxDividends MaxDividends • Max Dividends   The system stays the same. Capital stays disciplined. We keep building. Steady steps. Clear roles. Long horizon. That’s the rhythm. The MaxDividends Income System — combined with selecting high-quality dividend companies using our 5-step secret formula, and supported by the MaxDividends app — allows me to build my own path toward financial freedom. Every week I place another brick into the foundation of that future freedom. And today those bricks are already hard to miss. The results are becoming visible. They are becoming tangible. The most remarkable thing about this seemingly simple formula for success is that it’s repeatable. I invest in businesses I genuinely like. I choose companies I trust. And my passive dividend income keeps growing. Live off dividends on your terms! 💪💰 MaxDividends App This week, we refreshed the Tools section to better align it with the overall project structure and the main core sections of the platform. We also added two new sections — Premium Content and MaxDividends App Guide Articles. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). Tools → Premium Content MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). Tools → MaxDividends App Basics On top of that, we moved AI Assistant into a more visible position and updated the section icons for a cleaner experience. MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). Tools → MaxDividends AI Assistant And next week, you can expect an article covering another major foundational update that I’m confident you’re going to like. For you, it’s all included — as part of your current subscription. We keep building. You keep investing. And together, the system keeps getting stronger. 💰 We help you get paid — forever. Live off dividends. On your terms. The MaxDividends Way This isn’t gambling or chasing hype. It’s a proven system: Invest consistently, every week. Stick with dividend growth stocks. Reinvest every payout. Rotate only if growth stalls. That’s why the income snowball keeps rolling — heavier each month, stronger each year. 🎁 Exclusive For Our Premium Partners Chapter #2: Kid’s Portfolios There are a few updates on my kids’ portfolios as well. This week, I made time to add more shares to each of their portfolios — $300 per portfolio. Every quarter I put $300 into each of my three kids’ portfolios — building generational wealth one brick at a time. Kids’ Portfolios: Focused on capital growth, built around Capital Growth–Focused Dividend Eagles. Powered by weekly Capital Growth–Focused Dividend Eagles selections, guided by the MaxDividends Assistant. $300 each, every quarter Vova’s Portfolio Tim’s Portfolio Alexa’s Portfolio Here are the names that were purchased (Q2 2026) Dover Corporation (DOV) This is a diversified industrial with a long history of steady execution and strong cash flow generation. Dover combines recurring revenue streams with disciplined capital allocation, making it a reliable long-term compounder. Nucor Corporation (NUE) Nucor is a leading steel producer with a flexible, low-cost operating model. The company benefits from strong demand across construction and infrastructure, while maintaining a shareholder-friendly approach through cycles. AptarGroup Inc (ATR) Aptar specializes in dispensing and packaging solutions used across healthcare, beauty, and consumer products. The business is supported by recurring demand, innovation, and long-term customer relationships — a solid foundation for steady growth. Brady Corporation (BRC) Brady provides identification and workplace safety solutions used across a wide range of industries. With a niche focus and consistent execution, the company delivers stable cash flow and long-term growth potential. All purchases are made using the MaxDividends Assistant. Once per quarter, I simply add $300, select a capital growth focus, and the Assistant generates a list of ideas — fully aligned with the MaxDividends Income System and the amount I’ve allocated. And you know what? It works extremely well. Chapter #3: Core Family Portfolio – Bigger Picture This is where the long game plays out. Beyond the weekly $3,000 experiment, my family’s core portfolio is the real backbone — built for high-yield dividend growth, steady compounding, and financial security for years to come. Here I’ll break down where things stand today, how the plan for this quarter looks, and why this portfolio is designed to cover every family expense while still growing stronger over time. I’ve spent the past 20 years building businesses. That’s where most of my capital came from. But now, at 40 and with three kids, I want to stay involved in business and investing on my terms. The Big Idea My goal? More time with family, freedom to focus on what matters, and a portfolio that pays me whether I’m working or not. That’s why in 2025, I’ve started transitioning to fully living off dividends. The mission hasn’t changed: build a high-yield, dividend-growing portfolio that delivers steady cash flow and strong long-term returns. With the MaxDividends Concept, my team and I scan markets across the U.S., Europe, and Asia to find financially strong companies with a track record of raising dividends. This way, I’m not just chasing price growth — I’m building a paycheck that grows by itself. Core Family Portfolio Snapshot Total Invested (cash I personally added): ~$1,643,736 Current Market Value: ~$2,139,370 Current Yearly Dividends: ~$93,705* Yield on Cost: ~5.72% (*Dividend totals vary slightly due to exchange rates.) This portfolio alone now pays over ~$7,808/month in dividends. Every dollar is reinvested, fueling even faster growth. Companies Purchased This Week No purchases or transactions this week — everything stays the same. Just collecting dividends for now and waiting for May and June, my two biggest payout months so far this year. Core Family Portfolio Breakdown ✅ 90% High-Yield Dividend Growth Stocks – These names pay me consistently and raise dividends year after year. ✅ 10% Capital Growth Stocks – A smaller bucket for faster-growing companies. When I sell, half the profits go into new growth stocks and half into high-yield dividend payers. Current Top 10 Holdings NXST Nexstar Media Group TEP Teleperformance RUI Rubis SCA 8137 Sun-Wa Technos Corp 4528 Ono Pharmaceuticals OZK OZK Bank NVO Novo-Nordisk ABS Asseco Business Solutions 8065 Sato Sho-Ji Corp SCVL Shoe Carnival Recent Standouts MaxDividends App (Included in Premium). MaxDividends Assistant - Strategy Overview Dividend Hikes in Q1’26 Fuchs Petrolub +6% Teleperformance SE +7% Rubis SCA +2% Enghouse Systems +3.3% Shoe Carnival +13.3% Canadian Tire Corp +1.41% T Rowe Price +2.40% Archer Daniels Midland +2% Kforce Inc +2.60% Polaris Inc ~ +2% Yokogawa Bridge +9% Nomura Real Estate +9% OZK Bank +2.3% Each hike locks in more income for life — steady raises with zero extra work. 📅 2026: This Quarter’s Plan (Q2) My plan for 2026 is simple: keep adding new money and keep reinvesting every dollar of dividends. A new quarter means it’s time to update the plan. Looking back — starting from Q4 2025, my goal was to cross $7,000 in monthly dividend income. Then I set a more conservative target of $7,300 per month by the end of Q1 2026. As of today, my portfolio generates about $7,700 per month in dividends. That means I’ve hit my targets — and I’m running ahead of schedule. For Q2 2026, my goal is to cross $8,000 per month in dividend income. This projection is based on the May and June payouts — typically the strongest months of the year. I expect total dividends during this period to come in around $40,000, plus additional increases from Japanese companies following their fiscal year-end. All in, I believe it’s very realistic to reach this milestone by mid-summer. That’s how this works: steady contributions, rising payouts, and the snowball doing the rest. The strategy doesn’t change. I’m looking for stable, undervalued Dividend Eagles that start with solid yields and have the strength to keep paying and raising over time. Dividends are my lever — I collect them, reinvest them, and let compounding do the heavy lifting. I won’t lock in specific tickers right now — opportunities shift as the quarter unfolds. What matters is scanning the best markets worldwide: the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, the U.K., and Europe, and picking financially strong companies that fit the MaxDividends Income System. And for my kids? The playbook stays the same: $300 each, every quarter. Three kids, three portfolios, one steady strategy to build generational wealth. The mission stays the same too: steady income, steady growth, and the freedom that comes from reinvesting. Right now, it’s all about speeding up the cycle — dividends keep rising, capital keeps compounding, and every reinvested payout brings us closer to true financial freedom. The Long Game By 2033–2035, I expect my Core Portfolio alone to generate $16K–$18K/month in dividends. Combine that with my $12K-in-120-months experiment, and the total passive income goal is $30,000/month. That’s full financial independence: family expenses covered, reinvestment rolling, and freedom secured. *** That’s all for today’s update. Wishing you steady growth and financial peace, Max 💌 Questions or thoughts? Reach me anytime at max@maxdividends.app ⭐️ Private • For Premium Members Only 📚 Knowledge Base & Premium Guides Learn the MaxDividends Way Start Here 📌  Essential Reads  📖 What is the MaxDividends Idea & Concept | E-Book 🎯 What is the MaxDividends Strategy 🔑 Explore the Premium Hub 💌 Set | Update Your Email Preferences - Choose the topics you want to hear about and receive only the emails that matter to you. 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