10-27-2013, 03:48 PM
I've never really understood why so many people treat this as an either/or proposition. I'd love to develop a big enough income stream from dividends that I can enjoy a long and posh retirement without dipping into the capital, but that seems pretty unlikely to happen. More likely, the income stream that I develop will lessen the withdrawals required, allowing me to enjoy a comfortable retirement with a moderately sized nest egg.