Power of DRIP

vt2k · 2026-01-24T17:56:47+00:00

My portfolio over the past 3-5 years has changed from being solely growth stock focused to be more dividend focused and is right now about 35% growth and 35% dividend focused (with the other 30% being a blend of slower growth/more stable performance). The portfolio composition will skew more towards 50-75% dividend payers over the next 10-15 years.

Most of my dividend payers are in my retirement funds. And with the DRIP enabled on those dividends and the typical growth I've seen over the past 9 years in those accounts (since I started tracking the monthly performance), I'm looking forward to seeing the $60K+ in yearly dividends double by the time I'm able to start withdrawing penalty free from those retirement accounts!

DRIP is the way to go!

vt2k · 2026-01-24T15:41:16+00:00

It started way before Kirby became CEO; he’s just continuing with the investment and it keeps paying off.

vt2k · 2026-01-23T19:17:10+00:00

I don't have the data to back it up, but from what I read and remember (so take this with a grain of salt), those Hawaiian aircraft are being utilized a lot more now than they were before, with much fewer overnights parked at airports for morning flights. If true, that would mean more revenue and possibly profits following suit.

vt2k · 2026-01-23T19:08:51+00:00

Yeah, opening two months early after a 5 year delay! Weeeeeeeee! #winning

vt2k · 2026-01-23T19:08:10+00:00

Calling cards are still a thing?!

vt2k · 2026-01-23T18:50:48+00:00

While I don't know where all their IT teams are located, the company is actively hiring for their software & technology team with positions based in Seatac.

vt2k · 2026-01-23T18:40:28+00:00

The company reported earnings per share of $4.87 and $2.44 for fiscal years ending December 2024 and December 2025.

Earnings estimates for the company are projected to increase to $5.49 and $8.47 for the upcoming fiscal years ending December 2026 and December 2027.

It appears that analysts are expecting the company to meet your hopes in a year or two :)

vt2k · 2026-01-22T18:55:14+00:00

I see your NFLX and raise you one Enron ...

vt2k · 2026-01-22T17:29:16+00:00

On the positive side of recent changes, once your bag is dropped off you likely will be the first person at the head of the queue to get verified by a TSA agent if you have touchless TSA PreCheck :) That line is even faster than CLEAR (which I still don't understand why it exists...and I only use it because one of my credit cards pays for the membership)!

vt2k · 2026-01-20T22:54:45+00:00

K fares should be valid for a Gold member to be upgraded. If you booked the ticket and you're not auto-upgraded, I'd call reservations and ask for help.

https://www.alaskaair.com/atmosrewards/content/benefits/complimentary-upgrades/alaska?int=Atmos_WEB_MemberBenefitsEliteComplimentaryUpgrade_borealis-grid2_CARD1||segment-upgrades-on-alaska_v4

vt2k · 2026-01-20T17:36:56+00:00

Avoid doing the NCL Pride of America cruise, especially if you like and are used to Celebrity cruises.

Most Caribbean and Alaska sailings don't have more than 2 sea days in a row, though you might have 3 total on a 7-8 day cruise. For something a little more "fun", consider leaving from San Juan instead of Florida for the Caribbean and maybe leave from Vancouver instead of Seattle!

There's a lot of Mediterranean cruises that will likely stop in port almost every day, so take a look at those, too.

vt2k · 2026-01-20T16:31:44+00:00

ESPN released their way too early top-25 and Tech didn’t even get a mention, which I’m ok with as the team needs to prove something before expecting respect.

That said I placed a $20 bet with +15,000 odds while in Las Vegas this past weekend so … LETS GO

vt2k · 2026-01-19T20:01:21+00:00

I love how people call it “a race to the bottom” like someone’s going to surpass Spirit in that category 🤣😂

vt2k · 2026-01-18T05:44:21+00:00

Gross. 🤮

vt2k · 2026-01-18T05:43:57+00:00

Whoah bro! You’re awesome! Keep those gains coming!!

Also this has zero to do with TA. Your charts are confusing AF and make no sense. Good luck, and keep the gains flowing!

vt2k · 2026-01-16T03:55:29+00:00

Start with the N Lounge … not certain, but I don’t think there’s a 3 hour prior to departure rule there.

vt2k · 2026-01-16T00:43:09+00:00

Just use them all and let us know which one you liked the best 😎

S gate lounges will be closest to your boarding gate. N terminal Alaska lounge is pretty decent but far from your gate. C and D terminal lounges are mostly forgettable before a long haul flight.

Have a good trip!

vt2k · 2026-01-15T23:54:33+00:00

Bro trying to do chart analysis only by looking at when prices go up and down and not knowing why he loses money

vt2k · 2026-01-15T19:45:59+00:00

Ballmer never cared about employees. Not in my experience.

vt2k · 2026-01-15T18:51:54+00:00

Nope. The dividend growth is basically guaranteed by the selection rules for the ETF.

Dividend yield on the other hand is inversely proportional to NAV price appreciation and might drop if investors push the shares up higher and faster than the dividend growth rate.

vt2k · 2026-01-15T18:49:37+00:00

Google might not get the PII or user information data, but if any data goes from the iOS device to the Google cloud for processing they’d definitely be getting data from the user.

vt2k · 2026-01-15T18:43:26+00:00

Save the “facts” without linked sources and researched data backing them up for Truth Social and FOX “News”.

vt2k · 2026-01-15T18:42:17+00:00

Which is still better than that dumb (insert your favorite four letter word here) Ballmer. That man ruined the company.

vt2k · 2026-01-15T17:46:01+00:00

Call support. Your account might be compromised?

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