income sources across dividend stocks, bonds, and REITs so that no single asset class dictates when and how much you can pull.The broader lesson from 2025's rollercoaster is straightforward in that volatility doesn't have to damage your income plan, but it will punish those who don't plan for it. The investors who came through 2025 in the best shape weren't the ones who predicted the recovery but were instead the ones who built a withdrawal strategy that didn't depend on one.## Featured ReadsOur top persona ...