A $40,000 annual income is often enough for a 62-year-old retiree living modestly while bridging the five years until full Social Security benefits begin at 67. The challenge is generating that income entirely from dividends without selling shares or steadily drawing down principal. The core equation is simple: divide the target income by the portfolio’s yield ... How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $40,000 Salary at 62 and Bridge the Five Years Until Social Security at 67?