US companies in the index distributed a record $522.7bn in 2021, up 5.9% on an underlying basis, equivalent to a headline rise of 3.5%. [1]
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Startling Stat
At the beginning of the show, I start with our startling stat:
49.8% said COVID put a dent in their plans or lives as a retiree – Survey in Retirement Living [1]
Vocabulary
Our term: Annuity
Annuities are a possible source of retirement income.
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The Upside/Downside of Dividends as Retirement Income
Dividends are also 70% less volatile than earnings over time so that’s often why established companies proudly pay them. [7]