How to Build a Retirement Paycheck from Your Portfolio

Retirement isn't the finish line—it's the moment your portfolio begins doing the job you've spent decades preparing it to do. In this episode of The Infinite Income Podcast, George Mayfield, The Dividend Doctor, and Autumn Bennett tackle one of the biggest questions every investor eventually faces: How do you actually turn your retirement portfolio into a dependable paycheck? You'll learn how successful retirees build multiple income streams instead of relying on a single source, why dividend income, Social Security, and growth investments can all work together, and how strategies like maintaining a cash reserve and using a simple bucket approach can help you navigate market downturns with greater confidence. George also explains Sequence of Returns Risk in plain English, shares lessons learned from years of helping investors prepare for retirement, and offers practical ideas that can help you stop worrying about your portfolio—and start enjoying the retirement you've worked so hard to earn. Whether retirement is just around the corner or still years away, this episode will help you understand how to build a retirement income plan that is designed to last. In this episode you'll discover: Why retirement is an emotional transition—not just a financial one How to build multiple retirement income streams Monthly income ETFs vs. dividend-growth ETFs Why growth still matters in retirement How cash can buy you time during market downturns A simple Bucket Strategy for retirement income George's biggest lesson about living confidently in retirement 🎙 New episodes of The Infinite Income Podcast drop every Friday. Be sure to follow the show so you never miss a conversation designed to help you make better financial decisions with greater confidence.