That was a Dalek reference I was going for there. In any event, the first month of the new year is done and it was a big'un. Maybe not in the dividends, that's to be expected, though. Spoilers, it didn't come anywhere close to last month's mind boggling limit break. Speaking of, we should get to that, shouldn't we?
ViacomCBS (VIAC): $0.73
Kimberly-Clark (KMB): $1.17
Hewlett Packard (HPQ): $0.08
Iron Mountain (IRM): $3.64
GlobalXSuperdividend (SDIV): $0.08
Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD): $0.12
Pepsi (PEP): $1.43
AGNC: $0.50
Franklin Resources (BEN): $2.55
Leggett &Platt (LEG): $0.44
Realty Income (O): $1.22
Main Street Capital (MAIN): $0.03
Best Buy (BBY): $5.12
Stag Industrial (STAG): $0.04
Armanino Foods (AMNF): $0.30
That brings the taxable sub-total to $17.45, which is up $4.46 from last year.
The 401K threw in $0.85, up from last year, but again, nowhere close to what it threw out last month. That brings the grand total to $18.30.
Interest clocked in at $3.92
Nothing mind blowing, but the numbers were decent.
In addition to the Robinhood buys (which you can read about here, here, here, and here), I also made single share buys of Exxon Mobil (XOM), Leggett & Platt (LEG), and ViacomCBS (VIAC). I also added nine shares of Armanino Foods (AMNF). That position has no DRIP option, so it was nice to add to it. I did consider making that a weekly buy (mirroring a strategy that both Dividend Diplomats have been using) but the trade commission would be too much of a burden. I'm considering implementing that strategy later on down the line, though I'm not sure what position to hit. That's something to think about, though.
The portfolio still needs to be updated.
As noted above, 2022 is off to a rousing start. The credit limit on my card went up. Admittedly, I pay in full every month, so it's unlikely I'll ever use it, but it is nice to have the breathing room. I also dropped one of my two jobs. Yes, the pizza making has reached its end. Short term, it might lead to some pace slowing as far as money moves go, but long term, this is definitely the right move. I'll be pumping more into the 401K and getting more Publix stock. Beyond that, I've actually got time and energy now to do things. The work/life balance has improved drastically. By the by, the 5 day 40 hour work week is a cake walk. I really don't know what people are complaining about. Freaking bush league.
The balance sheet continues to strengthen, which is impressive given what the market has been doing. 2022 is going to be a powerhouse year. I'm definitely looking forward to it.
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