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Challenging conventions: Mark’s top articles in February
Personal Finance
Challenging conventions: Mark’s top articles in February
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance covered passive investing, retirement and income investing in February. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 25 February 2025
The two best ways to maximise dividend income
Personal Finance
The two best ways to maximise dividend income
People often marvel at Warren Buffett now getting 60 cents in annual dividends on every dollar he invested in Coca-Cola 30 years ago. What’s...
James Gruber | 19 February 2025
How to avoid dividend disaster
Stocks
How to avoid dividend disaster
Thinking about common reasons a company might stop paying a dividend can help income investors avoid disappointment.
Joseph Taylor | 06 February 2025
Dividend investor monthly - January
Personal Finance
Dividend investor monthly - January
This new monthly feature is dedicated to helping you grow your passive income and take another step towards financial freedom. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 30 January 2025
12 picks for an income portfolio - Q4 2024 update
Personal Finance
12 picks for an income portfolio - Q4 2024 update
An update on how the picks have performed. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 26 January 2025
Can you retire on dividends?
Personal Finance
Can you retire on dividends?
Living off of investment income addresses key risks faced by retirees. However, it introduces several considerations for investors who pursue this...
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 20 January 2025
Does buying a house stack up financially?
Personal Finance
Does buying a house stack up financially?
Buying a house offers stability and a sense of community. But are you buying for these reasons? Or could your money work harder in other ways? 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 15 January 2025
The 10 best US dividend stocks
Stocks
The 10 best US dividend stocks
These undervalued stocks with reliable dividends are worth considering.
Susan Dziubinski | 08 January 2025
Why I've chosen to rent for life
Personal Finance
Why I've chosen to rent for life
Is owning your home the only way to build wealth?
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 08 January 2025
Why are there no ASX dividend aristocrats?
Personal Finance
Why are there no ASX dividend aristocrats?
The implications of investing in a market when no Australian companies meet the definition of a dividend aristocrat.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 09 December 2024