Is Dividend Investing Dead?

Dividend investing has long been a staple in retirement planning, providing a predictable income stream for many retirees. However, the landscape is shifting. The concept of incidental income, which relies on the rebalancing of a portfolio and the cash flows it generates, is gaining attention.

This week we want to tackle the question: Is dividend investing dead? A recent article came out explaining that in today’s economy, it’s possible that dividends may not be the ideal way to invest so we want to explore that idea.

 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:20 – Incidental income

4:14 – Tax implications

7:38 – More active management

10:40 – Corporate taxes

 

Read the article referenced in this episode: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4723299-incidental-income-makes-dividend-investing-unnecessary-in-retirement

 

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