Tiny Dividends: Can You Retire on Dividends From Index Funds?

Many people fear the stock market, while others jump into stocks but stick purely to index funds. Index funds are excellent investment vehicles, however, they leave you in a curious position during retirement. How do you liquidate your index funds to create income? I prefer to live on dividends while keeping my portfolio intact. I don't have to sell shares of anything to generate income. Can I have the best of both worlds? Can I invest in index funds and live on the dividends they provide? It's a great question, come inside for the answer.