Easy Investing Income

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The main emphasis of this channel is that you can earn easy income through dividends and safe option strategies. In the past I purchased dividend stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS) and sold covered calls. I really did not have much of a plan with my options trading. My goal is not perfection but to learn each month and improve my investing strategy. I will use this channel and my associated blog to document my journey and share my ups and downs along the way. So please become a subscriber and join me on my journey.

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June 14, 202617 min

How I've Made Monthly Income Selling Covered Calls for 15 Years (My System)

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ this video, I'm going to walk you through my Covered Call Filtered Checklist, explain the exact system I use before entering trades, and share why I've recently changed my approach to avoid capping too much upside on certain stocks. If you've ever felt frustrated watching a stock run away after selling a covered call, this video will probably hit home. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

June 8, 202615 min

The $1 Million Retirement System That Works in ANY Market (QQQI + IWMI + Dividends)

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ Most retirement strategies assume the market will always cooperate. After years of trading options, building dividend income, and studying funds like QQQI and IWMI, I started putting together a more flexible retirement system based on what I've learned throughout that journey. The goal is to generate reliable income while adapting to different market conditions through reinvestment, dividends, and options strategies. This is my first real attempt at building the full system, so I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback in the comments. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

May 31, 202618 min

Can You Retire on QQQI? My 4-Month Real Results

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ I've been testing a QQQI income strategy designed to generate monthly cash flow through dividends and options—and after just four months, I've grown from 100 to 106 shares without adding new capital. In this update, I break down exactly how the strategy works, the income generated, and whether this "safer" approach is delivering results. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

May 24, 202627 min

Why AI Is Killing Value Investing (And What's Replacing It)

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ Why AI is killing value investing sounds extreme—but when you really think about it, the way we find "value" in the market is already changing. I had a discussion with an ETF manager who made that exact point, and it led to a much bigger question: if traditional value investing isn't working the way it used to, what's actually replacing it—and more importantly, how do we use that shift to generate income through options and dividends? I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

May 17, 202626 min

I Made $1,199 in 2 Days Selling Options (Here's Every Trade)

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ In this video, I break down how I made $1,199 in just 2 days selling options, using only 7 trades and a structured approach around ~30 DTE setups. These weren't risky YOLO plays — just calculated, high-probability trades with defined capital. I'll walk through every trade, including ones I closed early for strong profits, so you can see exactly how disciplined options selling can produce fast, consistent results. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

May 10, 202632 min

I Cut My Trade Time in Half… Now It Pays Faster!

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ I didn't change my strategy… I just cut the time in half—and now it's paying me faster than ever. In this video, I'm going to show you exactly how I'm using shorter duration trades to pull in premium more consistently, especially when volatility is high. This is the same core setup I've been using, just optimized for speed. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

May 2, 202620 min

$7,200/Month From 3 ETFs? My $500K Retirement Setup

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ In this video, we break down how a $500,000 portfolio using three income-focused ETFs can generate consistent monthly cash flow through dividends and covered call strategies. More importantly, we'll show how reinvesting a portion of that income can help support long-term sustainability and potentially offset the effects of NAV decay over time. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

April 25, 202624 min

Which Software Stocks Survive AI? (Consultant's Heat Map)

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ This video breaks down the 2026 AI Efficiency Rotation, where capital is fleeing legacy "per-seat" software for the physical infrastructure of ANET, VST, and VRT. Drawing on 40 years of software consultancy experience, I analyze the 2026 Disruption Index to separate "broken" companies from recovery plays like ODD, while detailing my specific "Cross-Asset Option Roll" to move capital into high-momentum winners for a net credit. We conclude with a look at the corporate "Junior Squeeze" and why high-paying, AI-proof Blue-Collar trades are now the premier career path for the next generation. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

April 18, 202618 min

Value Stocks for Great Dividends & Option Income!

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ Stop settling for 3% dividends. In this video, I'm showing you how to turn "boring" dividend growers into a double-digit income machine. By pairing stocks like TROW, KO, CLX, UPS and TGT with Covered Call Spreads, I'll show you how to manufacture an extra 4–6% yield while keeping your shares safe. Learn exactly how I "Roll Up and Out" to protect my upside and keep the cash flowing. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!

April 11, 202628 min

PYPL, MARA, & HIMS Fell 34% on Average: My Plan to Fix It

My Blog with my options strategies, monthly reviews, and lessons on getting started. https://www.easyinvestingincome.com If you would like early access, special content and some handholding then check out my Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/easyinvestingincome Get $30 off Seeking Alpha premium membership. Pay $269 vs $299 and you can try Seeking Alpha Premium for free for seven days. https://link.seekingalpha.com/2714DHQ/4G6SHH/ Try Barchart, first 30-days are free, then billed annually at $199.95 (equates to $16.67 per month) https://www.barchart.com/get-barchart-premier?fpr=sog1h ________________________________________ My taxable portfolio is hitting all-time highs with KO and PG. But my Roth account just took a 15% hit. Three of my positions—PYPL, MARA, and HIMS—fell an average of 34% in just 30 days. One was a win, one was a lesson, and one is a 'wait and see.' Here is the plan. I'm on a journey to master options trading, and my goal is to help you learn from my wins and losses—so you can reach financial freedom faster. 📩 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 📈 Subscribe for more trading insights! – Uncle Jim Legal Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and the content in this video is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Please consult with a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions. Any stocks or trades mentioned are not recommendations. I am not responsible for any losses incurred by attempting to replicate my trades. Remember, investments, unless FDIC insured, can lose value and may even result in the loss of your entire investment. Invest responsibly!