My top financial goal is to eventually become financially independent. The foundation of my strategy is to make investments that produce an increasing stream of passive income. I make a few new income-focused investments each month as I work to grow my passive income to the point where it will eventually exceed my expenses.

This month, I plan to buy a few more shares of (NYSE: CVX), Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), and Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA). Here's why I believe they will help me on my steady march toward financial independence.

Chevron pays a 4.3%-yielding dividend. That's triple the 1.4% yield of the S 500.

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