Have you ever wondered why some stocks pay you just for owning them and others don’t?

That’s called a dividend and it’s like a thank-you check from certain companies that share their profits with investors.

Some companies (like Coca-Cola) are stable and send out regular cash to shareholders.

Others (like PLTR) are still growing and put all their money back into the business instead.

Neither is right or wrong, it just depends on your goals.

If you're younger, the real wealth comes from growth (buying assets that go up in value over time).

Dividends are a nice bonus, but they’re don't have to be the whole strategy.

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