Andy Roberts/iStock via Getty Images Growing one’s nest egg can be a fun journey, especially when one has extra capital to deploy from recurring dividends. This could be a solid supplement to contributing a portion of one’s own paycheck on a regular basis, and the extra dividend income could also provide extra cushion for life events such as vacations or in the unfortunate case of a job loss. With the S&P 500 (SPY) again nearing its all-time high, those investing in the index today won’t likely see meaningf ...