Reinvested Dividends Aren’t “Free Money” – And Why That Matters Near Retirement
Many investors have been taught a simple rule for retirement income: “Never touch your principle. Just live off the dividends and interest.“ On the surface, that sounds responsible—even conservative. And for decades, dividend-focused strategies have felt like a clean, disciplined way to generate income without “selling anything.” But there’s a quiet misunderstanding baked into this…
