My dividend income hit $2,000/month — full breakdown

Real talk: most people can't stick to this when it gets hard.

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

Good luck! Keep us updated.

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

Mind sharing your full allocation?

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

What catalyst are you watching for?

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

Exactly. The sequence-of-returns issue is severely underappreciated.

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

The math here is solid. This is what people miss.

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

This is essentially what a financial advisor charges $5k to tell you.

FIRE community is the most underrated corner of personal finance.

Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.