Course 410:
Income Alternatives for Retirees
In this course
1 Introduction
2 Why Not Bonds?
3 Dividend-Paying Stocks
4 Preferred Stocks
5 Convertibles
6 Reap Capital Gains

Longtime stock investors often have a tough time embracing bonds. Yet as these investors approach and cross over into retirement, they need to figure out how to live off their portfolios. Very often, retirees buy bonds so they can spend the income that the bonds generate.

There are other ways to generate income in retirement, though. In fact, you might find some of the alternatives more to your liking. While bonds will typically provide more income than the securities discussed here, these bond alternatives hold out the promise of higher long-term returns. They offer income and growth potential.

This class will discuss ways to generate income from your portfolio in retirement, as well as describe income-generating securities other than bonds.

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