Welcome to Blue Collar Bill
I invest mainly for dividends, and discuss money, debt, and personal finance from a blue collar perspective. My name is Bill. I have been a blue collar worker in a factory for 25+ years. After many years of living paycheck to paycheck I have decided it was time to make some changes. You are welcomed to follow along as I document the changes I am making in order to achieve financial freedom.
Latest from the Blog
Dividends and Options Trading March 2024
March has come to an end so it is time for another update. This month was the best month ever for income from my accounts. The good start to the year has continued. It was the best month ever for dividends and a good month for options trading premium. Let’s take a look at how much dividends…
My Thoughts on SCHD Reconstitution
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) recently made some changes to the holdings in the ETF as part of an annual reconstitution. About a quarter of the holdings were removed and replaced with different stocks. Some of the new additions include Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMY), Hershey (HSY), Cincinnati Financial (CINF), Skyworks (SWKS), CF Industries (CF),…
Dividends and Options Trading February 2024
February has come to an end so it is time for another update. This month was another great month. This year is really getting off to a good start. It was a decent month for dividends and a good month for options trading premium. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received…
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*Disclaimer-I am not a financial advisor. This site is to track my financial journey and to allow others to follow along. Before making any financial decisions, please do your own due diligence and/or consult a financial professional.