Author: Brian Bollinger, Simply Safe Dividends

If you’re a dividend investor who owns SCHD, or are thinking about buying it, this update is worth your time — especially if you’re relying on SCHD for reliable dividend income in retirement.

Dividend stocks outperformed over the last month following a couple tough years. With AI hype possibly peaking and the economy cooling, could this be just the beginning?

We’ve seen countless investors retire using dividends. In this video, we share the strategy’s main benefits and risks, including a look at a conservative retirement portfolio focused on dividend stocks and funds.

These names could have long runways for growth.

When you know the companies you own and why you own them for the long haul, tuning out the noise becomes easier. Your portfolio’s rising stream of dividend income can act as a guiding light as well, decoupled from the market’s ups and downs.