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Mutual Funds Weekly: How an income portfolio can take away some of the uncertainty of investing

Financial security is the end-goal for most investors. But insecurity is an unavoidable part of investing. Read More...

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Financial security is the end-goal for most investors. But insecurity is an unavoidable part of investing. No risk, no reward, after all.

Income-producing investments take away some of the market’s uncertainty. For many investors, this predictable cash flow can make all the difference between sitting with stock-market distress and selling in panic.

If the stories featured here about income investing bring you peace of mind, make sure your investment portfolio reflects your reality, rather than being one that experts say you should have. Create a foundation you can safely stand on, and then see about adding risk. Plus, read about current stock market conditions and what the second half of 2019 could bring investors, along with retirement-portfolio tips.

— Jonathan Burton

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