Multiple choice

In which of the following stages, the investor may need income from their investment and cannot save further?

  1. Transition stage

  2. Accumulation stage

  3. Reaping stage

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'reaping stage' refers to the distribution phase of retirement where investors draw income from their accumulated portfolio. At this stage, investors typically cannot save further (no earned income) and require regular cash flow from their investments to meet living expenses.