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# Creating Retirement Income That Lasts

A thoughtful retirement income strategy can help turn the assets you've built into dependable income designed to support the years ahead.

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Income You Can Count On

Build a retirement strategy around dependable sources of income.

Flexibility for the Future

Plan for changing expenses, priorities and needs throughout retirement.

Income That Can Last

Consider strategies designed to help provide income throughout your retirement years.

## Where Can Retirement Income Come From?

Retirement income may come from several sources, including Social Security, pensions, personal savings and investments, and insurance products such as annuities. The right combination depends on your income needs, assets, goals and retirement timeline.

### Social Security & Pensions

Provide foundational sources of retirement income that may help cover ongoing expenses.

### Savings & Investments

Retirement accounts and other assets can provide flexibility and growth potential, but withdrawals may be affected by market performance.

### Annuity Income

Certain annuities can provide guaranteed income for a specified period or for life, helping create another source of predictable retirement income.

### Exploring Fixed Annuities?

 

Learn more about how fixed annuities work, including interest rates, guarantees, surrender periods and the role they may play in a retirement strategy.

 

[**Learn More About Fixed Annuities →**](https://www.cdaofamerica.com/understanding-annuities?hsLang=en)

 

## Why Retirement Income Planning Matters

### Living Longer

A longer retirement can mean your assets may need to support you for 20, 30 years or longer.

### Market Fluctuations

Market declines can have a greater impact when you're withdrawing money from retirement assets at the same time.

### Changing Expenses

Healthcare, long-term care, inflation and unexpected expenses can change how much income you need throughout retirement.

## Building a More Balanced Retirement Income Strategy

A retirement income plan can combine different sources of income to help balance predictability, flexibility and long-term needs.

### Cover Essential Expenses

Identify the income you may need for housing, food, healthcare and other recurring expenses.

### Maintain Flexibility

Keep accessible assets available for changing needs, opportunities and unexpected expenses.

### Plan for the Long Term

Consider how your income needs may change over time and how long your retirement assets may need to last.

## Ready to Build Your Retirement Income Strategy?

Every retirement is different. Our team can help you explore strategies designed around your income needs, goals, priorities and financial situation.

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