No sure thing, but these strategies offer healthy yields

Finding income at a time when all the usual suspects are offering next to nothing in the way of yield requires both creativity and a stomach for a bit more risk. That said, it turns out there are some interesting and relatively simple income strategies that can produce yields well beyond what retirees might get from Treasury bonds or certificates of deposit. Of course, it is worth noting that the following examples of ways to generate income all come with one significant disclaimer: Neither the income nor the principal is guaranteed. Read More…