Similar to many people, the writer enjoys flowers, but liking flowers and putting them in a wonderful display is a little different. Technically it is possible for anyone to do, however you need to have more than a little knowledge. Yesterday at an event, the writer was at, there was a lady talking about what can be done with the floral arrangement that can be bought at the grocery store for half price? After opening the display up, the lady examined the flowers and discarded some (knowledge was needed) and cut the stems of the remaining flowers. Next she filled the vase by going in a circle, she would turn the vase to fill it, then turn the vase. The final touch was to put smaller vegetables on a stick and insert them as the vegetables added colour and shape to the arrangement. It looked good and did not take too much time or money to do. Could anyone do it? yes.

Linking to dividend producing stocks, when you choose these stocks you will have picked many winners. Every year to make a profit through the economic cycles is a difficult thing unless the company has a monopoly or near monopoly. Even then, people are always looking for alternatives. If a company has paid a dividend and increased it, that says their management has something good going for it, which you can use to your advantage. Starting with dividend producing companies will tend to a total return that will grow your money. Can anyone do it? yes. Is it difficult? no.

The amount of dividend is one of the headings listed on a stock summary in the newspaper, if you do not see one, take the stock off your list. When you do see the number, put the stock on your list. You will notice the list you have made is much smaller than the number of shares listed on the exchange. All companies on the exchange have a website, and show a listing of dividends paid in the past. As you do your research you can determine if the company appeals to you. The best part of dividend producing stocks once you have made your selections, for the part you do not have to check the stock listings on a regular basis. When the company pays its dividend, it is that time you can review do I keep it or move to something else? If you decide to keep it, then you are good for doing other things which you enjoy which may include stop and smell the roses.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions.