Can You Retire in Your 40s and Live Off the Dividends?

Can You Retire in Your 40s and Live Off the Dividends?

February 25, 2026 · 38 min

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Ben Carlson and Bill Sweet discuss retirement strategies, including living off dividends and small business retirement plans.

On episode 211 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Bill Sweet discuss how box spread loans work, taxes vs asset location, small business retirement plan options, how to coast FIRE, living on dividends and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at: https://betterment.com/advisors 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com 🎙️Listen to our podcasts: TCAF: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/TCAF/ Animal Spirits: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/animalspirits/ Ask The Compound: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/ATC/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecompoundnews Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ Talk with us about your portfolio or financial plan here: http://ritholtzwealth.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Josh Brown and Duncan Hill are employees…

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