Retirement marks a fundamental shift in how people generate income. Instead of earning a paycheck, retirees transition to assembling income from various sources they’ve built over their working years. The goal isn’t just to replace income — it’s to build a sustainable, flexible, and resilient plan that can endure market changes, inflation, longevity, and evolving lifestyle needs.

Here are some common methods of retirement income and how they might affect or fit into your plans:

1. Social Security – Often a foundation of fixed income in retirement.
   1. Benefits grow by 8% for every year delayed past full retirement age
   1. Timing when to begin claiming is a big strategic decision for retirees
2. Annuities – A strong, predictable income source with many implementation options.
   1. Helpful if you’re worried about outliving your assets
   1. Less liquidity now can help guarantee future income
3. Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts – Claim income from accounts you’ve previously paid into.
   1. Benefit from accounts that may have grown overtime with market fluctuations
   1. Be sure to account for a sustainable withdrawal rate and possible tax implications
4. Dividend-Producing Stocks – Income generated through success of investments.
   1. Potential (but no guarantee) of providing income and generating growth
   1. Less certainty of future returns due to relying on market risk

An experienced financial professional can help you build a reliable and sustainable income plan for a retirement that is geared towards everything you’ve worked so hard for. Call us today at 678-539-9518 and take the next step towards financial confidence.

Source: https://www.edelmanfinancialengines.com/education/retirement/types-of-retirement-income/

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