The Dividend Guy Blog Podcast

Income Products for Retirees and How to Package Them

When "income" shelves are overflowing, more products can mean more confusion. Which products to use and how to package them? We break down GIC/bond ladders, all-in-one ETFs, dividend ETFs, individual dividend stocks, preferred shares, and covered-call ETFs—and show you how to package just a few into a simple, reliable plan. Join Retirement Loop. [https://retirementloop.ca/] Make sure to check out the complete show notes. [https://thedividendguyblog.com/income-products-for-retirees-how-to-package-them/] X: @TheDividendGuy [https://twitter.com/TheDividendGuy] FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF [https://www.facebook.com/TheDividendGuy/] YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aD-2lWvqnkxKiGH91X1WQ] DividendStocksRock.com [https://dividendstocksrock.com/] Retirement Loop [https://retirementloop.ca/]

The Best Way to Generate Retirement Income

The best way to generate retirement income isn't a product—it's a plan. We break down the shift from building wealth to drawing from it, how much (and why) to keep in a cash wedge, the role of GICs/bonds without going "all fixed income," and why chasing yield can backfire. You'll leave with a clear, repeatable process to create your own paycheck—without overhauling a strategy that already works. Save Your Spot for Tomorrow's Webinar: 6 Retirement Upgrades. [https://retirementloop.ca/webinar] Make sure to check out the complete show notes. [https://thedividendguyblog.com/best-retirement-income/] X: @TheDividendGuy [https://twitter.com/TheDividendGuy] FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF [https://www.facebook.com/TheDividendGuy/] YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aD-2lWvqnkxKiGH91X1WQ] DividendStocksRock.com [https://dividendstocksrock.com/] Retirement Loop [https://retirementloop.ca/]

Can I Retire with $500K?

Worried that the "magic number" of a $1M won't be achieved? We run the math on a $500K nest egg and show how the right levers—timing, taxes, and total-return investing—can still deliver a confident retirement. You'll also hear when part-time work or a slight delay meaningfully boosts sustainability, how home equity fits in, and why chasing double-digit yields is the fastest way to drain a portfolio. Save Your Spot for the 6 Retirement Upgrades Webinar. [https://retirementloop.ca/webinar] Make sure to check out the complete show notes. [https://thedividendguyblog.com/can-i-retire-with-500k/] X: @TheDividendGuy [https://twitter.com/TheDividendGuy] FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF [https://www.facebook.com/TheDividendGuy/] YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aD-2lWvqnkxKiGH91X1WQ] DividendStocksRock.com [https://dividendstocksrock.com/] Retirement Loop [https://retirementloop.ca]

5 Critical Things to Do Before Retirement

We often view retirement as the end goal, but it's actually one of the biggest transitions in someone's life. To make that transition as smooth as possible, you need to prepare. So, today, we're walking through the 5 critical things you should do before you retire. Whether you're 6 months or 5 years from retirement, this episode will help you feel confident — and avoid costly mistakes. Join Retirement Loop's Waitlist and download the 20 Income-Focused Products review. [https://retirementloop.ca/waitlist] Make sure to check out the complete show notes. [https://thedividendguyblog.com/5-critical-things-to-do-before-retirement/] X: @TheDividendGuy [https://twitter.com/TheDividendGuy] FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF [https://www.facebook.com/TheDividendGuy/] YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aD-2lWvqnkxKiGH91X1WQ] DividendStocksRock.com [https://dividendstocksrock.com/]

Passion & Purpose at retirement - why it matters — with Mark Young

Retirement is the end of a paycheck—not the end of your purpose. Vero sits down with Mark Young (retirement coach at Retirement Loop, former software engineer who retired early) to unpack how passion, purpose, and service create a deeply satisfying next chapter. You'll hear practical ways to "retire to something," use the skills you already have (time, talent, treasure), avoid familiar post-retirement ruts, and start experimenting this week—even if you have no grand calling (yet). Join Retirement Loop's Waitlist and download the 20 Income-Focused Products review. [https://retirementloop.ca/waitlist] Make sure to check out the complete show notes. [https://thedividendguyblog.com/passion-purpose-retirement-mark-young/] X: @TheDividendGuy [https://twitter.com/TheDividendGuy] FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF [https://www.facebook.com/TheDividendGuy/] YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aD-2lWvqnkxKiGH91X1WQ] DividendStocksRock.com [https://dividendstocksrock.com/]