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Easy Peasy #44: Build Your Dividend Portfolio & Live Off Dividends with Pre-Selected Stock Sets

Dividend Growing Stock Sets – Start with $300, $500, or $1,000 Weekly

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Serhio MaxDividends
June 19, 2025

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In this section, we share ready-made sets of promising dividend growth stocks with strong future dividend potential.

We also track performance and provide portfolio links for each set, so you can monitor past results and real-time updates.

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Intro

Tech Leads Rebound As Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Stocks surged Monday, fueled by signs of de-escalation between Israel and Iran and anticipation ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision. The Dow rose 317.30 points to 42,515 (+0.75%), the S&P 500 added 56.14 to 6,033 (+0.94%), and the Nasdaq jumped 294.39 to 19,701 (+1.52%). The Russell 2000 rallied 1.12% to 2,124. News that Iran is seeking diplomatic solutions gave risk-on traders the green light, with tech, consumer, and financials leading the charge. Energy, healthcare, and utilities lagged. Gold and oil sank, while Bitcoin and yields edged higher.

Friday will be fireworks: it’s quadruple witching and Q2 rebalance day. The FOMC meets Wednesday with no rate hike expected, while the BoJ, Riksbank, and SNB also take the stage. Most traders expect a snoozer from Powell, but any hawkish hint could shake things up.

📊 Economic Data

The NY Fed Empire State Index cratered to -16.0 in June (vs -5.5 expected), down from -9.2 in May. New orders plunged to -14.2 from +7.0, while prices paid cooled to +46.8 (from +59.0). Employment ticked up to +4.7 from -5.1, and the six-month outlook improved to +21.2 (from -2.0).

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But none of this news really matters to MaxDividends members. We're focused on growing the cash flow that lands in your pocket every month—not stressing over price swings or stock market noise.

At MaxDividends, we focus on a dividend growth strategy, perfect for investors seeking capital appreciation, solid safety, and a steadily growing income.

A rising dividend is a strong sign that a company is thriving—and wants its shareholders to thrive with it.

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This week, we’ve rolled out a fresh batch of ready-to-go Stock Sets 💪.

Easy Peasy #44: Pre-Selected Dividend Growth Stock Sets

⭐️ $300 per Week – Week 44

  • Today's Investment: ~ $251.50

  • Total Invested: ~ $13,082.69

  • Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 3.64%

  • Current Dividends: ~ $474.35 → $480.16 

$ 251.50 / 300.00

Brown-Forman Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 27.50

FedEx Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 224.00

Modeled Portfolio: $300 Weekly Investing. With $300 invested each week, the projected monthly income from this portfolio in 10 years is $182.90, which represents a ~13% Dividend Yield on Cost.

Stock News in the Portfolio

🏆 GEF Greif, Inc has shown solid momentum over the past week, with a gain of +21.19%

  • Cisco Systems, Inc has delivered a solid gain of +25.67%

  • Lam Research Corporation has delivered a solid gain of +10.83%

Dividend Hikes Q2

  • Pool Corporation increased its dividend payments by +4.17%

  • Ternium SA ADR hiked its dividend payments by +10.00%

  • Peoples Bancorp Inc increased its dividend payments by +2.50%

  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc boosted its dividend payments by +15.79%

⭐️ $500 per Week - Week 44

  • Today's investment: ~ $628.98

  • Total Invested: ~ $22,250.90

  • Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 3.87%

  • Current Dividends: ~ $831.42 → $851.09 

$ 628.98 / 500.00

Lockheed Martin Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 456.60

Nexstar Media Group, Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 173.38

Modeled Portfolio: $500 Weekly Investing. With $500 invested each week, the projected monthly income from this portfolio in 10 years is $336.60, which represents a ~13% Dividend Yield on Cost.

Stock News in the Portfolio

💣 GEF Greif, Inc has shown solid momentum over the past week, with a gain of +21.19%

  • Central Pacific Financial Corp has delivered a solid gain of +29.44%

  • Magic Software Enterprises Ltd has delivered a solid gain of +44.91%

Dividend Hikes Q2

  • Paychex, Inc increased its dividend payments by +10.20%

  • Ternium SA ADR increased its dividend payments by +10.00%

  • Peoples Bancorp Inc hiked its dividend payments by +2.50%

  • Magic Software Enterprises hiked its dividend payments by +38.00%

How to Get Started: Roadmap and Tools to Live Off Dividends (Weekly Updates)

⭐️ $1,000 per Week - Week 44

  • Today's investment: ~ $1 164.31

  • Total Invested: ~ $44,882.96

  • Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 3.69%

  • Current Dividends: ~ $1 613.96 → $1 636.76 

$ 1 164.31  / 1,000.00

Snap-on Incorporated | Shares: 1 Price: 320.72

NIKE, Inc | Shares: 2 Price: 126.22

Primerica Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 259.70 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 312.37

Best Buy Co., Inc | Shares: 2 Price: 145.30

Modeled Portfolio: $1,000 Weekly Investing. With $1,000 invested each week, the projected monthly income from this portfolio in 10 years is $584.20, which represents a ~12% Dividend Yield on Cost.

Stock News in the Portfolio

🏆 BC Brunswick Corporation has shown solid momentum over the past week, with a gain of +13.15%

  • Starbucks Corporation has delivered a solid gain of +26.56%

  • Texas Instruments Incorporated has delivered a solid gain of +21.5%

Dividend Hikes Q2

  • Paychex, Inc is planning to increase dividend payments by +10.20%

  • Pool Corporation increased its dividend payments by +4.17%

  • Ternium SA ADR plans to increase dividend payments at +10.00%

  • Peoples Bancorp Inc plans to increase dividend payments at +2.50%

  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc plans to increase dividend payments at +15.79%

Max’s Comments

This week, I’ve been keeping a close eye on a few names - and I finally pulled the trigger on a new position. It’s a company I’ve been tracking for a while, and it finally dropped into a price range that made sense for me to start buying. I kind of enjoy that part of investing - it’s a little like hunting. I like owning great businesses when the price is right.

I also added to two positions I already hold. Just slowly building them up, one chunk at a time. And the best part? My dividend income keeps growing. One of the companies in my portfolio even announced a dividend hike this week - always a win in my book.

I focus on reliable dividend stocks with solid growth potential. My goal? To build a steady, growing stream of passive income and eventually live off those dividends - no stress, no guesswork, just consistent cash flow from great businesses.

And here's the best part - some of these companies have been quietly growing dividends for decades, even through recessions and market crashes. Once you see how it all adds up, it might just change the way you think about money, investing, and retirement.

The power of compounding is gaining momentum. My dividend snowball keeps growing.

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The companies we select for the Easy-Peasy Section are exceptional compounders with double-digit dividend yield potential over the next 10-12 years.

The Easy-Peasy Portfolios are built using MaxDividends Tools, which include:

Investing in dividend growth stocks allows you to generate growing passive income over time. By using ready-made dividend stock sets, you can see exactly how this strategy works in action and how your portfolio can steadily build income through reinvested dividends and consistent growth.

It’s a powerful, simple approach to achieving financial freedom and living off dividends!

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Our community doesn’t just dream about financial freedom—we’re actively building it, one dividend at a time.

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MaxDividends Idea

Retire early and live off dividends. $12,000 monthly for 120 months. No one wants to work forever—make it happen! If you have any questions, feel free to message me.

Stay updated on the stocks I’m keeping an eye on.

Follow along with my real-time portfolio updates and investment ideas.

Check out my most recent stock purchases and the reasoning behind them.

MaxDividends Key Concept

At MaxDividends, we focus on dividend growth investing—a strategy that helps you build a growing stream of passive income over time.

We believe in predictability and peace of mind, which is why we prioritize investing in companies with a proven track record of sustainable, growing dividends.

Why Dividend Growth Investing?

  • Capital Appreciation & Growing Income: You can enjoy both capital growth and increasing income as dividends rise over time.

  • Consistency: By investing in companies that have been paying and increasing dividends for decades, you can count on a reliable and growing income stream.

  • Long-Term Success: The power of compounding dividends allows you to build wealth over time and ultimately live off dividends.

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MaxDividends Strategy

We aim to maximize dividend yields and income growth by carefully selecting the best dividend stocks, tracking performance, and offering tools to help you manage your investments effectively.

Our goal is to help you achieve financial freedom through dividend growth investing and create a life where you can live off your dividends, retire early, and focus on what matters most to you.

Look at This Magic ✨

  • September 2024 – $1,814

  • Thursday, September 26 – $1,827

  • Friday, September 27 – $1,834

  • November 2024 → Today – $2,043 → $6,650.10

Just a few days in the life of a dividend investor. These are my monthly dividends from my total investments for now.

MaxDividends Premium Partners already know the magic formula: Each dividend increase puts more money into our pocket.

Remember, dividends are deposited as cash into your trading account. You can either spend the money or reinvest it to keep growing your passive income!

My dividend income just keeps growing. Almost every day. Always upward.

As my income increases, everyday expenses like coffee and lunch get easier to afford, and life just keeps getting brighter.

My Projected MONTHLY Income in 10 Years:

October’24: $10,393.59 → Today: $26,330.18 per month

It’s all about consistent growth and the power of dividends!

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Join me on this journey and let’s move forward together toward financial freedom and a life where you can live off dividends

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*Disclaimer: This article reflects the author’s personal opinions and is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice in any form. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor. The author may hold positions in some of the stocks mentioned, in line with the views expressed. This is a disclosure, not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.