Tiny Dividends: Can You Retire on Dividends from Index Funds? - MFI Series1, #139

Many people fear the stock market, while others jump into stocks but stick purely to index funds. Index funds are excellent investment vehicles; however, they leave you in a curious position during retirement. How do you liquidate your index funds to create income? I prefer to live on dividends while keeping my portfolio intact. I don't have to sell shares of anything to generate income. Can I have the best of both worlds? Can I invest in index funds and live on the dividends they provide? It's a great question; come inside for the answer.