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Podcast: The Clark Howard Podcast
Episode: 09.02.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Description: The Power of Dividend Growth Explained and Is the Midwest the Next Silicon Valley?
Should we fall in love with dividends? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss tackles the classic debate of stocks versus bonds with a deep dive into the power of dividends. Using data going back 45 years to 1980, Wes reveals how an investment in the S&P 500 would have dramatically outperformed bonds, with dividends growing by an incredible percentage. Also, Wes shares a fascinating look at the future of American manufacturing. He draws a comparison between the 1950s and today, highlighting the huge growth in productivity...