
Dapper Dividends
Dapper Dividends is a quirky and unique take on dividend growth investing!
I’m Russ, born in '78, Chicago raised, US Navy in the late '90s, have a wife and two teenage daughters, commercial loading dock equipment installer and service tech since '99.
While the following content are my opinions on investing and life, nothing is to be considered advice, but shared knowledge for your fun and entertainment!
Latest episodes

Jan 21, 2022 • 30min
DD111~ Warren Buffett's Above Average Dividend Yield Stocks!
Warren Buffett has about 45 tickers inside the Berkshire portfolio, but are any good deals right now? We take a look at a few of the Berkshire holdings that have above average dividend yields when compared to their own 5 year history.
My Unilever YouTube video - https://youtu.be/dqGSpsGcL64
Check my website out - https://dapperdividends.com/
Contact - russ@dapperdividends.com
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
That site where I'm buying fractional real estate at - lofty.ai
https://www.withyotta.com/ - use code RUSSEL4 and we'll each get free tickets!
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Jan 13, 2022 • 29min
DD110~Playing A Game With Jena & 10 Habits Of Self Made Millionaires!
My wife Jena joins us to play an inflation guessing game, and then we go over the 10 habits of self made millionaires.
CNBC CPI Inflation Article - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/12/cpi-december-2021-.html
CNBC 10 Habits Of Self Made Millionaires - https://www.cnbc.com/select/money-habits-of-self-made-millionaires/
Sol's Turnstile - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6__5LAqK1A
Loaf of Bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im4GwUD1UY8
Check my website out - https://dapperdividends.com/
Contact - russ@dapperdividends.com
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
https://www.withyotta.com/ - use code RUSSEL4 and we'll each get free tickets!
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Jan 7, 2022 • 28min
DD109~ 3 Small Cap Dividend Stock Ideas
After looking at the Morningstar U.S. barometer, it gave me an idea to look for a few small cap dividend stock ideas, so, here they are!
Check my website out - https://dapperdividends.com/
Morningstar U.S. Market barometer - https://www.morningstar.com/markets
Senior Housing Investors article - https://www.havenseniorinvestments.com/investors/
Contact - russ@dapperdividends.com
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
If you'd so kindly like to Buy Russ a Beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Jan 2, 2022 • 30min
*UPDATED* DD108~ $769.84 In Dividends Added From 229 Stocks In 2021!
This is the actual correct podcast episode and not the second half I published earlier. Sincerest apologies!
We added almost $770 in dividends to the bridge portfolio from 229 dividend growth stocks. The bulk of this audio is from the youtube video, which can be found here. I truly appreciate this wonderful community and look forward to many more years together!
Contact - russ@dapperdividends.com
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
If you'd so kindly like to Buy Russ a Beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Dec 16, 2021 • 28min
DD107~ I Was Wrong About This Tax Loss Selling Hack
**I found out after recording, that selling in a taxable and buying the same equity in a tax advantaged within 30 days does violate the wash rule**In this action packed and thrilling episode, we're talking about the FOMC interest rate hikes and the tax loss selling hack I'm implementing.
Contact - russ@dapperdividends.com
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
If you'd so kindly like to Buy Russ a Beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Dec 10, 2021 • 24min
DD106~Pending Doom For Your Pharma Stocks Tomorrow?
In this episode we discuss the top ten blockbuster drugs with patent cliffs this decade (2020's) and how this could potentially affect your dividend stocks.
Fierce Pharma article - https://www.fiercepharma.com/special-report/top-15-blockbuster-patent-expirations-coming-decade
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
If you'd so kindly like to Buy Russ a Beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Dec 2, 2021 • 16min
DD105~ How I Was Paid $416.42 In November Dividends!
In this episode we start out with a little market news and a VERY interesting Moderna stat, then we shift to going over all the November 2021 dividends we received across three portfolios. The portfolios are linked below at digrin.com.
Link to 3 Money-Saving Hacks YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDON38LzCdk
Follow Russ on Twitter - @Rustyram78
If you'd so kindly like to Buy Russ a Beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Nov 24, 2021 • 20min
DD104~ 5 Steps To Investing Like Warren Buffett!
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors ever. So, we have 5 steps on how to invest like Warren Buffett!
Warren Buffett and the interpretation of financial statements - https://amzn.to/3FLoeWT
Buy Russ a Beer! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
📈The Bridge Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
📊The SDIRA Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5682-sdira/
📈The ROTH Portfolio - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/7164-roth/
Remember this is not financial advice and it's ultimately your money and your responsibility!

Nov 18, 2021 • 22min
DD103~Selling Puts As A Potential Entry Strategy For Stocks.
Selling puts as a potential entry strategy for stocks is a great option for generating income! This video will introduce the concept of selling Cash Secured Puts and touch on recent dividend stock news!
Buy me a BEER! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
Bridge portfolio on Digrin.com - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
You can also check out the video version of this on YouTube when it's uploaded at https://www.youtube.com/dapperdividends
Thank you for making me a part of your investing journey!
As always, remember this is not financial advice and my opinions are subject to change with new information after the recording of this podcast. It's ultimately your money and your responsibility.

Nov 11, 2021 • 22min
DD102 ~ 4 Dividend Raises That Beat Inflation!
Inflation is picking up and a recent chart shows it around 5.4%.
So, we have for you to consider, 4 dividend stocks with over 2% yield that had a recent dividend increase of over 5.4%.
Buy me a BEER! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DapperDividends
Bridge portfolio on Digrin.com - https://www.digrin.com/portfolio/5111-the-bridge/
You can also check out the video version of this on YouTube when it's uploaded at https://www.youtube.com/dapperdividends
Thank you for making me a part of your investing journey!
As always, remember this is not financial advice and my opinions are subject to change with new information after the recording of this podcast. It's ultimately your money and your responsibility. eRf1iQYO9WFTFMLlLXxV