Goals

The purpose of this goals page is simply to put my goals in a digital format for myself and others to view. I believe the publicity of these goals via this website will hold me accountable and make it more likely that I will achieve my goals.

Long-term Goals

1. Dividend Growth Portfolio of $400,000 in 2018 dollars by 2032 (Age 35) - In progress

2. Earn annual dividends of $15,000 in 2018 dollars by 2032 - In progress

2018 Goals

1. $11,000 portfolio - Failed

2. Earn $350 in total dividends - Succeeded

2019 Goals

2019 Financial Goals

1. Collect $550 in dividends - Succeeded - Collected $615.29 in dividends in 2019

2. End 2019 with $600+ in annual forward dividends - Succeeded - Ended 2019 with $873.51 in annual forward dividends

3. Amass $15,000 in investments - Succeeded - Ended 2019 with over $20,000 in investments

4. Buy a used compact car in cash - Failed - I didn't find a car to purchase in 2019

2019 Personal Development Goals

1. Continue publishing 1 blog post every week - Succeeded - wrote 52 blog posts in 2019

2. Publish at least 50 articles on Seeking Alpha - Succeeded - wrote 83 articles in 2019

3. Secure an entry level accounting/finance position - Succeeded - Started accounting/finance position at my current job in June 2019

2020 Goals

2020 Financial Goals

1. Collect $1,200+ in dividends for the year - In progress

2. End 2020 with $1,450+ in annual forward dividends - In progress

3, Amass $35,000 in investments/end 2020 with a net worth of $45,000+ - In progress

2020 Personal Development Goals

1. Continue to publish one personal blog post each week - In progress

2. Publish at least 52 articles on Seeking Alpha for the year and reach 5,500 followers - In progress