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50-Year-Old Early Retiree Making $175,000 in Dividends Shares Portfolio - 'Now I Spend on Travel, Cars and Doing What I Want'


Published on 2025-03-28 18:01:25 - Benzinga
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  • Dividend investing is back on investors' radar after taking a backseat during the AI-led bull run. With tariff uncertainties and fading momentum in AI stocks, investors are looking for stable dividend-paying companies to navigate the current market turbulence.

The article on MSN Money discusses the financial journey of Sam Dogen, a 50-year-old who retired early and now lives off a substantial dividend income. After working in investment banking and at Goldman Sachs, Dogen left his high-paying job in 2012 to focus on his personal finance blog, Financial Samurai. His investment strategy focuses on generating passive income through dividends, with his portfolio now yielding $175,000 annually. This income supports his lifestyle, which includes travel, car purchases, and other personal interests. Dogen shares insights into his investment choices, emphasizing a diversified approach with a significant portion in real estate and stocks, particularly in sectors like technology and consumer goods. He also discusses the psychological and financial adjustments required for early retirement, advocating for a balanced life where financial freedom allows for personal fulfillment.

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