Dividend Stocks: Wealth Builder or Trap?

[kherbo]

Dividends feel good because you “get paid,” but here’s the reality:

• dividends are not free money (price adjusts)
• high yields can be a red flag (business weak)
• dividend strategy can work, but total return matters

I like dividends when:

• payout is sustainable
• business is stable
• you’re not sacrificing growth for yield

Question: Are you dividend-focused or growth-focused—and why?