The Little Book of Big Dividends by Charles B. Carlson Summary
Overview of The Little Book of Big Dividends
Discover the secret to reliable wealth in Carlson's dividend investing masterpiece. While 40% of stock market returns come from dividends, his BSD formula outperformed the S&P by 6% annually - a post-2008 crisis lifeline that transformed retirement planning forever.
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Your Money Should Work as Hard as You Do
What if your investment portfolio could generate paychecks while you sleep? While day traders frantically monitor screens and cryptocurrency enthusiasts ride emotional roller coasters, a quieter wealth-building strategy has been delivering consistent results for over a century. Dividend investing isn't flashy, but it's remarkably effective - offering regular income checks regardless of market chaos. This approach transforms investing from a speculative gamble into a methodical wealth-building system where companies literally pay you to own their stock. The beauty lies in its simplicity: find quality companies, collect regular payments, and watch both your income and wealth compound over time. Think about what makes payday so satisfying - it's tangible proof that your efforts matter. Dividend investing applies this same principle to your money. When you invest, you're compensated two ways: capital gains when share prices rise, and dividends when companies distribute profits directly to you. While price appreciation grabs headlines, dividends have quietly contributed about 40% of the stock market's long-term returns - a substantial portion most investors overlook. What makes dividends particularly powerful is their independence from market mood swings. Stock prices fluctuate wildly based on investor sentiment, but dividends typically keep flowing regardless. Procter & Gamble has paid dividends every year since 1891, including through two World Wars, the Great Depression, and multiple recessions. Even during 2008's financial crisis, P&G shareholders received their quarterly payments - providing returns when stock prices offered only losses. Perhaps most compelling is dividend growth. Johnson & Johnson has increased its dividend annually for over 45 years. A $100 investment in Exxon made in 1970 would now be worth $14,800, while $10,000 would have grown to $1.48 million. This remarkable outcome demonstrates how dividend growth creates an inflation-fighting income stream that eventually produces extraordinary returns regardless of share price movements.
Understanding Dividend Quality and Avoiding Common Traps
The Formula for Finding Safe, Growing Dividends
Expanding Your Opportunity Set Globally and Strategically
Building Retirement Income That Lasts
Constructing Your Dividend Portfolio for Long-Term Success
Your Path to Financial Independence Through Dividends
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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