
Dividend Traps, Yield Chasing & Safety Metrics — What to Watch Out For With Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends)
A 7% yield can look like a shortcut—until it isn't. In this episode, Vero welcomes Russ Knopf (Dapper Dividends) to unpack how "accidentally high" yields happen, why they so often precede cuts, and th...
31 Des 202536min

Bad Year for Mike's Portfolio?
Mike opens the books on his 2025 performance: ~8–9% up vs. a ~20% blended benchmark (50% CA / 50% US). He owns the underperformance, walks through the trades he's already made, and reaffirms the rules...
24 Des 202531min

The 6 Safest Stocks to Put on Your Buy List for 2026
You asked for "sleep-at-night" ideas—so we brought six dividend growers with zero or very low debt. We explain why balance-sheet strength matters, when "too little debt" is actually a red flag, and th...
17 Des 202530min

6 Dividend Stocks You Never Heard Of… But Should!
Under-the-radar doesn't mean under-quality. We share six dividend growers most investors ignore—and explain the simple filter we used to find them. You'll get the quick thesis, the key risks, and wher...
10 Des 202530min

Best Stocks from 2 Sectors
The year-end is a perfect time to refresh your buy list. We spotlight two resilient hunting grounds—Financial Services and Consumer Staples—and walk through six names worth deeper research. You'll get...
3 Des 202537min

Investment Rules to Safeguard Your Retirement
We lay out the core rules that protect your retirement plan: how to size a cash wedge, set a withdrawal policy you'll actually keep, avoid duplicate exposure when mixing products, and review your plan...
26 Nov 202539min

Income Products for Retirees and How to Package Them
When "income" shelves are overflowing, more products can mean more confusion. Which products to use and how to package them? We break down GIC/bond ladders, all-in-one ETFs, dividend ETFs, individual ...
19 Nov 202542min

The Best Way to Generate Retirement Income
The best way to generate retirement income isn't a product—it's a plan. We break down the shift from building wealth to drawing from it, how much (and why) to keep in a cash wedge, the role of GICs/bo...
12 Nov 202544min



















