Ep. 84 Can I Live Off Dividends Without Selling My Investments?

Send us Fan Mail Dividends can feel like the ideal source of retirement income: cash arrives regularly without having to sell your investments. But focusing too heavily on dividend yield can create unintended risks. In this episode, Mike and Madison discuss why retirees are drawn to dividends, the difference between dividend income and total return, the risks of chasing high yields, and how taxes and diversification factor into a retirement income strategy. They also explain why selling investments in retirement is not necessarily a sign that your plan is failing—and why the bigger question is whether your portfolio can sustainably support the life you want to live. WSJ Article: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirees-love-dividends-but-the-stock-market-surge-is-making-them-think-again-0e448ff6