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Fortune
Mia Taylor

RARE PHOTOS: How to invest for income - The Real Truth

Photo illustration of a woman's hands holding a cell phone that shows an investment app open on the screen. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photo by Getty Images)

A thoughtfully created investment portfolio can accomplish multiple financial goals. In addition to creating a retirement nest egg, for instance, your investment portfolio can also be used to generate an ongoing stream of supplemental income that can be valuable at any point in life—whether during retirement or long before.

Investing for income often involves a mix of assets, including dividend-bearing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate, though the exact approach will vary based on each person’s unique needs and goals. 

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