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The latest 10-K filing by UNION PACIFIC CORP

Some traditionalist would say your home is your greatest wealth building asset. I would argue it is not. Others would say your income is your greatest wealth building asset. Thought there is a lot of truth to the statement, it is still not your greatest wealth building asset. So, what is your greatest wealth building asset? Everyone is born with it.

I have stated many times that my goal is to create an ever growing income stream from dividend growth stocks. Secondarily, it is my desire to beat the S&P 500 over time. With that said, I rarely look at the capital performance of individual stocks. What I do watch is the ability of the stocks I own to sustain their dividend growth.

When selecting income investments, the three most important questions to answer are : 1.) Is the investment increasing its dividend each year, 2.) Is the increase likely to continue into the future and 3.) Are you being compensated for the risk you are taking? When you answer yes to all three of the questions, you just might have found an excellent income investment.

During what was a turbulent week in the markets, several companies expressed enough confidence in their long-term prospects to boost distributions.

Some say your home is your greatest wealth building asset. Others would say your income is your greatest wealth building asset. So, what is your greatest wealth building asset? Everyone is born with it. Few realize its importance until they lose most of it. The asset is so priceless it can’t be bought. Your most valuable wealth building asset is...

Geoff reviews Warren Buffett’s just released letter to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shareholders. He quotes the most useful parts of Buffett’s letter and tells you how they can help you become a better investor.