You worked hard for your retirement. You saved, invested, and planned for decades. Now tariffs may potentially affect your fixed income in ways that warrant consideration.

Here's what to understand: tariffs aren't just economic policy—they're taxes on imported goods that can influence consumer prices. While you cannot control tariff policy, you may be able to consider various approaches to help manage their potential impact.

This guide explores how tariffs might affect retirees and presents five strategies that some retirees have found helpful to consider when managing potential cost increases.