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What is income?

Income might sound pretty simple, but it actually comes in multiple forms. All this can be considered income -- follow the links to learn more:

  • Your Paycheck
    Information about bonuses, benefits and are included in your regular paycheck, 
  • Tangible assets (like your house or car)
  • Investment assets (like mutual funds. These can also be individual retirement accounts, or IRA's)
  • Retirement accounts (like your employer's 401K or other plan, often called a pension)