Just Four Dividend Stocks Transform $400,000 Into $2,500 a Month Retirement Income
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Key Points:
- A $400,000 income-focused portfolio can generate around $3,200 monthly by investing in business development companies (BDCs), REITs, and midstream energy partnerships, which offer higher yields than traditional dividend stocks but come with increased complexity and risk.
- The example portfolio includes four positions: Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) with a 9.95% yield, Main Street Capital (MAIN) at 5.07% (potentially 7.5% with supplementals), Realty Income (O) at 4.82%, and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) at 5.92%, collectively producing about $30,350 annually or $2,530 monthly.
- BDCs like ARCC and
