I start off this chapter with dividends because in a standard income portfolio (especially in a low-interest environment), the primary source of portfolio income comes from dividends. Whether you are talking about dividends directly (from dividend stock ownership) or indirectly (such as through mutual funds and ETFs), dividends are a prime consideration for the income-generation portfolio (especially for retirement purposes). I will wrap up the chapter with other income vehicles and strategies for the retiree.
Going From Growth to Income
The prior investment chapters focused on growth during your working years. This chapter serves as a walk-through of income strategies you can turn to once you make the switch from ...
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