investing
fixed income
Investments that provide a regular, predetermined return, such as bonds and certificates of deposit.
Example
"Retirees often shift to fixed income investments for predictable monthly income."
💡 Memory Tip
FIXED income — the income amount is FIXED. You know exactly what you'll get.
Etymology
Fixed (predetermined) + income (money received) — income that is fixed in advance.
Common Misspellings
fixed incomfixd incomefixed incmefixed incomme
Related Terms
See Also
certificate of deposit