Want to live off dividends in retirement? Here’s how much you’d need to invest — and 5 strategies to generate income

Photo by Halfpoint / Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Dividend investing has long been a popular strategy for Americans hoping to generate enough passive income to cover their living expenses. After all, who wouldn't want their investments to pay them regularly without having to sell shares? But building a portfolio that produces meaningful dividend income has become more challenging, especially if you're relying on traditional index funds.