#352 - How Much Do Australians Need Invested To Live Off Dividends?

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In this new episode, Lloyd breaks down how close Australians actually are to living off dividends, and why understanding yields, franking credits, and the simple freedom‑number formula makes passive income far more achievable than most people realise. ◼️ What dividends really are ◼️ How franking credits boost income ◼️ Dividend ETFs and sustainable yields ◼️ The exact formula to calculate your freedom number

Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:19 - Australia’s franking credit advantage 00:00:32 - What dividends actually are 00:02:00 - Dividends vs buybacks (AU vs US) 00:03:03 - Using dividend‑paying ETFs 00:04:07 - Lloyd’s first dividend experience 00:05:35 - Calculating passive income from yields 00:06:36 - Why Australian companies pay higher dividends 00:08:17 - How franking credits reduce tax 00:10:18 - The formula to find your freedom number 00:11:30 - ETF yields and sustainability 00:12:22 - Example: $900K invested for $50K income 00:13:06 - Shares vs term deposits vs property 00:14:15 - Market risk and long‑term patience 00:14:53 - Dividend frequency and cash flow 00:15:27 - Why dividends can be a retirement plan 00:16:26 - Key behaviour risks to avoid

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