While many Baby Boomers have enjoyed a long bull market over the past 35 years, there is a point when income becomes more critical than stock appreciation. The reason is simple: those who leave their careers to enjoy a well-deserved retirement lose the benefits of a regular salary, such as 401(k) matching and company-paid healthcare.
One concern many Boomers and retirees have is generating enough passive income to maintain the lifestyle to which they were accustomed during their working days. One of the best ideas, and one we have championed here at 24/7 Wall St. for years, is quality high-yield dividend stocks.
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