Money Growth Lab is an independent educational resource for dividend investors in the United States. Every article is researched by our editorial team using publicly available financial data. Our goal is to help you build reliable passive income through dividend investing, with clear explanations, real data, and honest analysis.
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Dividend Aristocrats: What a 25-Year Streak Tells You
What it takes to join the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, how the list is maintained, and what a long raise streak does and does not guarantee.
Ex-Dividend Date Explained: When You Must Own the Stock
How the ex-dividend, record, and payment dates work — and the day you need to own shares to receive the next dividend.
Dividend Payout Ratio: How to Tell if a Dividend Is Safe
How to calculate the payout ratio from earnings and free cash flow, and which ranges signal a sustainable dividend versus a possible cut.
Dividend Income Calculator
Estimate your annual and monthly dividend income — with DRIP reinvestment and dividend growth projections.
Latest Market News
View All →Dividend News October 2026: Who Raised and Who Paid Extra
A roundup of the dividend increases and special payouts announced by U.S. companies in October 2026, with the figures behind each move.
Qualified Dividends vs Ordinary Dividends: Tax Guide
How qualified and ordinary dividends are taxed, the holding-period rule that decides which is which, and how the difference affects after-tax income.
Fed Rate Decision 2026: What It Means for Dividend Stocks
How the Federal Reserve’s September 2026 rate decision affects dividend investors, from REITs and utilities to bond-like income stocks.