Senior sources of income

• 41% of senior investors say 401(k) accounts are their primary savings vehicle.
• 18% of senior investors rely on pensions.
• 13% of senior investors say a self-directed brokerage account is their primary savings vehicle.

Top sources of income for seniors:

• Dividend-paying stocks – 63%
• Savings accounts/CDs – 61%
• Bonds – 47%
• Real estate – 31%
• Income-oriented closed-end funds – 25%
• Hedge funds – 7%

Source: Eaton Vance Corp.