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How to live off dividends forever (building an income-generating portfolio)

Have you ever imagined getting to a point where you don’t have to work, but you choose to? Kate & Owen discuss building an income-generating portfolio.

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Have you ever imagined reaching a point where you don’t have to work but choose to?

Or you’re able to work part time without worrying about the loss of income?

Or you want to take time off to spend with your new family without having to go back to work before you’re ready after your paid parental leave runs out?

Us too!

Today, we’re going to chat about something that we know will be of interest to many listeners: building an income-generating investment portfolio that allows you to live off the dividends.

Is it possible? That’s what we’ll be unpacking on today’s episode.

Kate & Owen cover:

  • What dividends are
  • What investments pay dividends
  • Pros and cons of investing in higher dividend-paying investments
  • How to get started investing
  • And how much you’ll need to invest 

Sound interesting? Let’s jump in!

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