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May 5, 2020 · Retirement Life

Consider Having a Part-Time Job in Retirement

If you can’t rely on any income from an asset portfolio in retirement, you could pick up a part-time job and make sure you have a fixed income source during your golden years.

“It’s important to keep working as long as possible even if it’s not in a full-time role,” said Steve Gickling, founder and CEO of ETLrobot. “Having some type of gig role to put your talent to work can supplement your retirement for all market conditions. Plus, it’s a good way to keep the mind and body sharp during your retirement years.”

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