We all know bonds make up a good portion of a retiree’s portfolio, but are low yields an issue? Why even own bonds at all?

New Focus on Wealth with Chad Burton

English - July 10, 2019 21:51 - 37 minutes - 8.92 MB - ★★★★ - 60 ratings
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Bonds play an important part in your portfolio, but the yield on them is so low most people feel like they just aren’t worth it. Should you even bother looking at bonds when the interest is low or consider individual bond funds? Today I answer your bonds questions and more. Topics include:

Individual bonds vs. bond funds Owning bonds when you are younger vs. older Dividend aristocrat mutual funds and ETF’s as bond alternatives Financial independence vs. retirement

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