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Find solid dividend companies
If a company is doing well, it is better if they reinvest their profits within the company rather than paying a dividend because paying a dividend requires us to pay taxes, which is very expensive for us over time (compounding effect). On the contrary, reinvesting their profits will help the company grow, which will benefit us in the long run.
Examine their dividend's performance trend.
Check to see if they have the cash flow to pay the dividend.
Check how the company has historically kept up its dividend rate even in times of adversity compared to its net profits evolution.