Look into ETFs like VOO, VTI, QQQ, or SCHD. They’re strong options.
If you’re using dividends to pay bills now, you’re hurting your future growth. Focus on building your portfolio and let it grow. Dividends should fund retirement, not day-to-day expenses today.
Stick with a total market index fund. It’ll grow more over time and save you from paying unnecessary taxes.
A dividend-paying stock doesn’t guarantee growth. Go with a low-cost index fund and stay patient.
Check out the ETF NOBL. It tracks the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
You might want to check out the dividend-focused discussions on this forum.