Dividend Investing 102: Picking the Right Dividend Stocks

Now that you understand basic terms, it is time to start picking stocks. I would love to say it's more complex than that, but it's simple.

There are three types of dividend securities: index funds, dividend growth, and income investing.

You can choose your first stocks based on your investment philosophy and risk tolerance. But massive blue-chip dividend growth stocks are a great place to start.

From there, you layer on the stocks you love and create a schedule. Simply sit back and wait for the dividends to hit your account. Easy day! Good Luck!