Search "dividend stocks" and Google will return over fifty million results in less than half of a second. Dividend stocks have long been referred to as a solid investment strategy. Not because of their historical performance or tax efficiency but because they tell a good story. Unfortunately, when you really dig down into the numbers and compare dividend investing to the alternatives, the story falls apart. In today’s episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into the world of dividend-paying stocks and what you should be thinking about by exploring: What a dividend is Why people gravitate towards dividend paying stocks 5 reasons most people should avoid dividend paying stocks Alternative ways to create more value and income in your portfolio through Total Return Investing If you want to better understand dividends and learn about the right way to generate income with your portfolio, you’re going to want to listen to all of today’s episode. Show notes: www.youstaywealthy.com/25  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. This podcast is not engaged in rendering legal, financial, or other professional services.