If you own a disproportionate amount of cash or bonds in your portfolio, you can be broadly classified as a conservative investor. With today's low-interest rates, being conservative is a tough investment row to hoe. Starting yields have been shown to explain 90%+ of returns realized from high-quality bonds. Ergo low-interest rates equal low returns. So what can you do?
0:58 – Catching up with Kevin
3:53 – “Conservative” investor in today’s world
9:16 – Getting a plan and risk
11:54 – Building a bond ladder
13:43 – Consider annuities
18:04 – Social Security deferring
19:03 – Don’t simply reach for a yield
Annuity breakdown:
https://www.truewealthdesign.com/episode-12-behind-the-curtain-of-annuities-and-free-steak-dinners/
https://www.truewealthdesign.com/episode-13-beating-up-on-variable-annuities/
Things to consider before years end:
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Ep 59: Retiree Health Insurance Part 2: Pre-Medicare - True Wealth Design
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