{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/6a8ba834efa14b19666b8dc7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Replace your salary with dividend income ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113c4e58b49030d2716f6e0/1787537514243-99c60254-a82b-427d-8138-664b2c479529.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Could a share portfolio eventually generate enough income to replace your salary? Plato Investment Management founder Dr Don Hamson joins Bryce and Alec to unpack the maths behind that goal, why dividends have contributed so much to long-term Australian market returns, and the traps investors can fall into when chasing headline yield. Plus, why investors still accumulating wealth may be better served focusing on total return rather than income alone.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>00:00 Why Dividends Matter</p><p>04:17 Dividends Drive Market Returns</p><p>07:52 Budget Boosts Income Investing</p><p>10:20 Can Dividends Replace Your Salary?</p><p>15:39 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid</p><p>18:44 Spotting Dividend Traps</p><p>22:34 The Dividend Trading Strategy</p><p>27:53 Best Sectors for Dividends</p><p>31:30 Australia vs Global Dividends</p><p>33:14 AI Bubbles and Investor Lessons</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4uw5f58j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">voice note</a> or <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2hyfsrw7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">send us a message</a></p><p>And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Discussion Group</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">got you covered</a>.</p><p>Keep up with the news moving markets with our <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2saau2ky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">daily newsletter</a> and podcast (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2zmumf7v\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/299dedpd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</p><p>We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points</p><p>Listen to the podcast (Apple | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/mr4x8tae\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</p><p>Watch on <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yc596wem\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p>Read the <a href=\"https://basispoints.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">monthly email</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for some of our favourite research tools?</p><p>Download our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/7k2z7ebx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Basics of ETF handbook</a></p><p>Or our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4zjkm3pt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4-step stock checklist</a></p><p>Find company information on <a href=\"https://www.tikr.com/?ref=equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TIKR</a></p><p>Research reports from <a href=\"https://goodresearch.com.au/ref/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Good Research</a></p><p>Track your portfolio with <a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/au/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharesight</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697.</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}