These 4 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend
Whoever said that dogs are man's best friend probably wasn't retired. Sure, it's great to have Fido around for company, but he can't pay the bills as well as a dividend ETF can. In this era of low bond yields, dividend ETFs are an increasingly attractive alternative for retirees who need a reliable stream of income to supplement their Social Security.
The trade-off of dividend investing over fixed income investing, of course, is the added risk associated with equities. Share prices and even dividend payments can fluctuate in the short term. As a retiree, you want to minimize those ups and downs, particularly with respect to your income. You can do that by selecting dividend ETFs that focus on quality as well as yield. Here are four that fit that mold.
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