Why High Dividend Stocks Could Undermine Your Retirement Strategy

Takeaways:Dividends should not be perceived as free money, as they merely represent a return of one's own investment capital.Investors often mistakenly chase high dividend yields, neglecting the importance of total return in their investment strategies.The reliance on high dividend stocks can lead to significant financial losses, particularly when dividends are cut unexpectedly.A well-structured retirement strategy should emphasize total return rather than solely focusing on dividend income.To schedule a Discovery Call go to: https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.com/contactGet Your Risk Number by taking the FREE RISK ASSESSMENT: https://pro.riskalyze.com/embed/da35a673b96655a2f2b1Pick up a copy of my book "Momentous Decisions: 7 Steps to Better Health, More Wealth, and a Richer Life" at:https://www.momentouswealthadvisors.com/book Brian D Muller(AAMS©), Founder, Wealth Advisor Podcast Disclaimer The Wealth Decisions Podcast is provided solely for general information purposes and should not be construed as accounting, legal, tax, or any other professional advice. Visitors are advised not to act upon the information or content found here without first seeking appropriate guidance from a qualified accountant, financial planner, lawyer, or other relevant professional. Any hypothetical performance is just that, and there is no guarantee that you will receive a specific average rate of return in any examples in this podcast. THE BASICS OF RETIREMENT PLANNING Retirement planning has several steps, with the end goal of having enough money to quit working and live your version of a richer life. My goal is to help people make better wealth decisions along their financial journey so they can retire and stay comfortably retired