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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. |
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Hi partners — Max here! |
I was a little more active than usual this week, but for a good reason: I reinvested the dividends that hit my account last month. That's why today's investment total is a bit higher than what you typically see from me on a Friday. |
One thing worth highlighting: this week's purchases added another $10 per month — or $120 per year — to our dividend income stream. |
Just today, my wife and I went out for lunch and spent about $50 for the two of us. It was a special lunch deal at a great little café right across from our home. We had a wonderful time. |
And the best part? Those memorable moments were paid for by companies I invested in years ago. Somehow, lunch tastes even better when your dividends are picking up the tab. 😂 |
Below, you'll find a detailed breakdown of what I bought this week, how the portfolio is positioned today, and what I'm planning 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 3: 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:
█████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ~42% complete |
Current 10-Year Dividend Forecast: $4,225/month (+$124 vs last week)
Final Target: $12,000/month
Progress: ~42% of the way there
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When I Expect to Reach $12K/Month in Dividends |
(based on current projections) |
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Passive Income Calculator. MaxDividends Research Platform. |
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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 → 88% complete
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Track the moment your dividends start paying for your life. MaxDividends Research Platform. Dividend Tracker. Goals. |
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These Bills Are Already Being Paid by Dividends |
✅ Phone + Internet — $120
✅ Utilities — $350
✅ Coffee, lunches, small joys — $400
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This is what financial freedom looks like — one expense at a time. MaxDividends Research Platform. Dividend Tracker. Goals. |
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My Current Goal |
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Financial freedom in progress. MaxDividends Research Platform. Dividend Tracker. Goals. Progress. |
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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
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These expenses are next in line for my dividends. MaxDividends Research Platform. Dividend Tracker. Goals. |
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💵 The Dividend Flywheel |
My dividend income is now running at about $1,094 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. |
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💰 $12K in 120 Months — My Portfolio Update (Month 24, Week 3) |
🟢 Bought This Week |
🍕 Domino's Pizza (DPZ) — 3 shares | ~$921 invested |
New position |
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Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza delivery company in the world, operating through a highly franchised business model with more than 21,000 stores across domestic and international markets. |
The company continues benefiting from strong brand recognition, technology leadership, and an asset-light operating structure that generates substantial free cash flow. Recent results showed continued growth in international locations and resilient customer demand despite a challenging consumer environment. |
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Why today? |
This week I initiated a new position in Domino’s as I continue looking for high-quality businesses capable of delivering both dividend growth and long-term capital appreciation. While the stock has experienced periods of volatility, I believe Domino’s remains well-positioned to benefit from long-term expansion opportunities, digital ordering trends, and ongoing franchise development. |
The combination of a strong global brand, recurring customer demand, shareholder-friendly capital allocation, and a long runway for international growth makes DPZ an attractive addition to the portfolio at current valuation levels. |
👟 Shoe Carnival (SCVL) — 30 shares | ~$516 invested |
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Shoe Carnival is a footwear retailer offering athletic, casual, and family-oriented footwear through a growing network of stores across the United States. |
The company maintains a strong balance sheet, healthy cash generation, and a disciplined capital allocation strategy. Despite ongoing uncertainty in consumer spending, management continues focusing on operational efficiency while returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. |
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💼 Automatic Data Processing (ADP) — 3 shares | ~$694 invested |
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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. |
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🏭 Mueller Industries (MLI) — 7 shares | ~$928 invested |
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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 long-term infrastructure investment and steady demand across its end markets while maintaining strong profitability and cash generation. |
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MaxDividends Research Platform. Dividend Analysis Section. My Purchases Today |
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🐾 Zoetis (ZTS) — 9 shares | ~$716 invested |
Purchased with Reinvested Dividends |
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Zoetis is the global leader in animal health, providing medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technology solutions for both companion animals and livestock producers. |
The company benefits from recurring demand, strong intellectual property, and long-term growth trends driven by increasing pet ownership and rising spending on animal healthcare. |
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This week, I added shares using dividends received last month, allowing the portfolio’s income stream to directly acquire additional income-producing assets. Purchases like this are one of the clearest examples of dividend compounding at work. |
MLI strengthens the portfolio with industrial exposure supported by strong cash generation and long-term demand drivers.
ADP reinforces the portfolio with dependable cash flow and long-term dividend consistency.
SCVL adds value-oriented consumer exposure backed by a strong balance sheet and shareholder-friendly capital allocation.
DPZ introduces a new high-quality global brand with attractive long-term growth and dividend potential.
ZTS adds exposure to the resilient animal health industry while demonstrating how dividend income can fund future portfolio growth.
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➡️ New capital invested this week: ~$3,059 |
💰 Reinvested this week from last month's dividends: ~$716 |
🔗 View the live portfolio: MaxDividends $12K in 120 Months Strategy Portfolio |
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Portfolio Snapshot |
Total Invested (cash I personally added): ~$355,360
Current Market Value: ~$367,220
Annual Dividends: ~$13,143 (+$105 vs. last week)
Yield on Cost: ~3.70%
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The snowball keeps rolling — heavier every week. |
🔔 Dividend Raises: 20 so far — Year to Date (2026) |
Greif Inc +10%
BestBuy +1.05%
Johnson & Johnson +3.10%
PepsiCo +4%
Novo Nordisk +2.6%
Mueller Industries +40%
Zoetis +6%
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👀 Dividend Cuts — Year to Date (2026) |
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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. |
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From zero, brick by brick, I’m building my income stream. MaxDividends Research Platform. Portfolio Tracker. Income Growth Forecast. |
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Here’s a look inside my portfolio this week: |
Annual Dividends: $13,143/year → $1,094/month or ~$36/day passive income
Top Payers Right Now: a few lead, but 80%+ of income comes from a broad, diversified base
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MaxDividends Research Platform. Portfolio Tracker. Dividends. Top Payers: a handful of names lead the way, but more than 80% of the income comes from a broad, diversified base. |
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~4% expected over the next 12 months. MaxDividends Research Platform. Portfolio Tracker. Dividends. |
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Monthly Income Trend: multiple months are now projected to exceed $1,000 in dividend income, with June currently leading the year at $1,512.
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MaxDividends Research Platform. Portfolio Tracker. Dividends. Six months already delivered $1,000+ in dividends — paid directly to my bank account |
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My Current Passive Income Goal: Groceries |
Passive income now covers ~32% of my grocery expenses. The snowball keeps getting bigger every week. |
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🎯 Set your number. Build your freedom. Choose the monthly dividend income you want — and let the system map the road. MaxDividends Research Platform. Dividend Tracker. Goals. |
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The MaxDividends Research Platform (App) |
All of this is tracked inside the MaxDividends Research Platform | Portfolio Tracker — 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. |
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My Word Here |
06/05 Update — email me anytime: max@maxdividends.app |
Alright partners, there’s quite a bit to talk about this week. |
I’m continuing my dividend journey, and this week brought two developments that I’m especially happy about. The first is dividend reinvestment, which helps accelerate the growth of my income stream today. |
At this stage, I’m benefiting from three different income drivers working together: |
A) New investments from savings
B) Reinvesting the dividends my portfolio generates
C) Dividend increases from the companies I own
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Together, these three forces push my income higher week after week. Every month, the compounding effect becomes a little stronger and the income snowball gains a little more momentum. |
According to my current projections, I’ve now completed roughly 35% of the journey toward my long-term income goal. What’s encouraging is that this projection assumes I could eventually stop adding new capital and still continue moving forward through dividend reinvestment and dividend growth alone. Of course, I have no intention of stopping. By continuing to invest fresh capital alongside reinvested dividends, I’m bringing that target income closer with every passing month. |
Looking ahead to next week, I plan to continue building my position in Domino’s Pizza if market conditions remain favorable. I’ll also be watching opportunities in ADP and Mueller Industries. Toward the end of the week, I’ll spend some time reviewing the Dividend Eagles list for additional portfolio ideas and will share any interesting findings with you. |
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 Research Platform |
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 Platform Guide Articles. |
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MaxDividends Research Platform. Tools → Premium Content |
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MaxDividends Research Platform. Tools → MaxDividends App Basics |
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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.
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That’s why the income snowball keeps rolling — heavier each month, stronger each year. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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: ~$2,119,069
Current Yearly Dividends: ~$95,204*
Dividend Yield on Cost: ~5.86%
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(*Dividend totals vary slightly due to exchange rates.) |
This portfolio alone now pays over ~$7,940/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 |
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Recent Standouts |
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Dividend Hikes in Q2’26 |
Greif Inc +10%
Fuchs Petrolub +6%
Teleperformance SE +7%
Rubis SCA +2%
Enghouse Systems +3.3%
Pool Corp +4%
Shoe Carnival +13.3%
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Each hike locks in more income for life — steady raises with zero extra work. |
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📅 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. |
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That’s all for today’s update. |
Wishing you steady growth and financial peace,
Max |
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