{"id":12568,"date":"2025-02-15T17:29:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T17:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/udirectira.com\/?p=12568"},"modified":"2025-02-15T17:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T17:29:49","slug":"10-layers-of-income-for-a-secure-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/udirectira.com\/10-layers-of-income-for-a-secure-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Layers of Income for a Secure Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning for a secure and comfortable retirement involves building multiple layers of income to ensure financial stability throughout your post-working years. Diversifying income sources helps mitigate risks and provides a more predictable cash flow. Below are various layers of income to consider incorporating into a retirement plan.<\/p>\n

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    Social Security Benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Social Security<\/a> provides a foundational income stream for retirees. The amount received is based on earnings history and the age benefits begin. Early retirement at 62 results in reduced benefits, while delaying until full retirement age (typically 66 or 67) or even 70 increases monthly payments. Deciding when to claim benefits depends on health, financial needs, and employment plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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      Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Employer-sponsored plans help employees save for retirement, often with contributions from both the employee and employer.<\/p>\n