This is because the dividend income usually rises faster than the rate of inflation, in diversified portfolios of dividend paying securities. (wealthypioneers.com)
For example I have now made a couple of investments with a company the sells interests in diversified portfolios of 10 rental properties each. (biggerpockets.com)
Small investors with long - term goals typically build diversified portfolios with stocks, investment - grade bonds, and other assets using mutual funds or exchange - traded funds (ETFs). (pragmaticmoney.ca)