With cash paying higher yields than most bonds, retirees have started to ask if they should get rid of bonds. Here's one such email: Since bond funds (BND) have done nothing the last ten years, what would be your thoughts on someone (retired) setting 3 years worth of living expenses aside (cash, CD’S, MM, etc.) and investing the remainder in equity index funds." In this video I'll explain why bonds are a better, long-term investment than cash, particularly for those in retirement. Join the newsletter: ———————————— Video Resources ———————————— BND: Best Savings Accounts: U.S. Gov't Bond Yields: Real Yields: ———————————— Investing Tools ———————————— My Book (Retire Before Mom and Dad): Personal Capital (Investment Tracking, retirement planning ): New Retirement (Retirement Planner): Stock Rover: M1 Finance $30 Bonus (IRA & Taxable Accounts): ———————————— Credit Cards & Banks ———————————— My Favorite Credit Cards: My Favorite Online Ban...
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