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Summary of Investing for Income

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Summary of Investing for Income

The income objective is popular among those who want to reap the benefits of their investments now. Unlike growth investors, who choose to wait for long periods before cashing in, income investors need their securities to provide current cash flow.

Are you an income investor? If you like receiving steady income from investments, this may be the objective for you. You must assess your investment goals, resources, and risk tolerance before you choose any security.

Practical Ideas I Can Start With Today

  • Estimate my risk tolerance. Use this calculator.
  • Select investments that are likely to provide regular returns.
  • Talk with my financial institution about available income investments such as money market investments, bonds, stocks, and mutual funds.
  • Use the services of a broker to help me find income investments.

What you have learned

  1. What Is Income Investing?
  2. What Are the Characteristics of Income Investments?
  3. Traditional Income Investments
  4. Investment Income Distributions

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