Every year non profit organizations hold events and it is heart warming to read the 15th annual or whatever the number is because whatever the organization is doing something people enjoy and look forward to. Most events begin small and receives a bump every once in a while and then it becomes the event for the non profit organization. As long as it important to its supporters and the people who run the event, the event continues. For people who support the organization the events help define the calendar and the expectations of time commitment. The author was listening to the radio and the radio host listed some of the events he was associated with and soon the date was next year.

Linking to dividend paying stocks, if a company is profitable and pays a dividend, then it should continue for years to come. It is a challenge to stay profitable but many companies do and those are the ones the bulk of your money should be invested in. The risk return ratio is lower, you can set your calendar for the dividends and as they are paid, you can determine if the stock is a keeper. As the dividends are paid it is your choice what to do with the money, but the important thing to do is have choice. Assist whatever your non profit is, but keep the bulk of your investment funds in profitable, dividend paying stocks and your year will continue to be fulfilled.

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