Dividend Growth Investing (DGI) is a strategy focused on buying shares of companies that consistently raise their dividends year after year. As those dividends compound, they can eventually cover your living expenses — the ultimate form of financial freedom.
The DGI Crab is your guide through the reef of stocks, picking the strongest, most reliable dividend growers and explaining exactly why they belong in your portfolio.
The DGI Crab breaks down 50 hand-picked dividend growth stocks one by one. Each profile covers tier placement, dividend history, and why it belongs in your portfolio.
Not sure where to start with individual stocks? The DGI Crab curates dividend ETFs for every tier — from maximum growth funds for younger investors to high-income funds for those who need cash flow now.
What worked, what didn't, and where the value is now. A full look at my 50-stock DGI portfolio from Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 — including the 60-to-50 restructuring, top performers, and biggest dividend raises.
August 2026YOC shows how your dividend income grows over time through DRIP and dividend increases. See how VIG, SCHD, DIVO, and JEPQ each play a role.
June 2026Starting from scratch doesn't mean starting slow. Here's the exact framework I use to evaluate and buy dividend growers systematically.
June 2026A look at five S&P 500 companies that have raised dividends for 25+ consecutive years — and which ones are trading at a discount.
June 2026Index funds are great. But for investors who want growing income, dividend growth stocks have a strong case. Let's dig in.
June 2026Tier Four isn't more dividend stocks. It's a retirement income machine built from ten independent income engines — each generating cash flow in a different way.
July 2026After years of researching hundreds of dividend-paying businesses, these are the ten I trust most — and the two rules I'm willing to bend for them.
July 2026My only international ETF for Tiers One through Three — broad exposure to approximately 1,500 dividend-paying companies outside the U.S. at just 0.07%.
July 2026Every week I break down dividend stocks, portfolio updates, and investing concepts in plain English. No fluff — just the research.
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