5 Unexpected Sources of Retirement Income

Retirees are often assumed to be living on a "fixed income." Retirement income is often not that fixed, though. Social Security checks rise in size over the years, thanks to cost-of-living increases. And other income sources, such as dividends and annuities, also frequently feature changing income.

It's worth setting up multiple income streams for yourself in retirement, as one may grow over time while another shrinks. For example, you might generate needed cash via a part-time job in your early retirement years, giving that up at some point.

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