Why I Hate Total Bond Market Index Funds
Total bond market index funds are not the way I would choose to invest in bonds. Here are some of the reasons why I don't care for them.
Total bond market index funds are not the way I would choose to invest in bonds. Here are some of the reasons why I don't care for them.
What happens if the US's debt limit crisis continues? What happens if the government shuts down? How will your investments be affected?
If you're not paying attention to the yields and interest that you can earn in your savings accounts, now is the time to start.
An interview with author Ben Carlson, where we discuss how to deal with inflation, the state of cryptocurrency, and how to not let money ruin your life.
Answering reader questions about charitable trusts, TIPS vs. I Bonds, and whether churches should be more transparent about how they spend their tithe money.
The Federal Reserve keeps raising interest rates to tame inflation; does that mean you should start loading up on bond funds?
Now that the newest I Bonds rates have been released, should you still be buying them—or should you invest in TIPS bonds now?
Answering reader questions on asset allocation if you're financially independent, whether it's time to get more international stock exposure, and about investing in bonds in a bear market.
Do you need a percentage of bonds to help balance out your portfolio? Not for me. In fact, right now, I own exactly zero bonds. Here's why.
Answering reader questions on I Bonds, tax-loss harvesting, and 457 plans. Also, an interview with Leti and Kenji from Zero To Freedom.
Are you thinking of ways to protect yourself against inflation? Buying I Bonds through TreasuryDirect is one way to do it. Here's how.
I Bonds have some unique features, and now that inflation is rising, plenty of people are getting excited about them. Here's what to know.
Funds are a great way to hold bonds in a portfolio – but which ones should you use? Discussing the best ways you can diversify with bonds.
You've likely heard the phrase "debt is a negative bond". Here's what that means and its implications on your financial life and portfolio.
Low interest rates and booming stock markets have caused many to think that bonds have no place in a portfolio. They're probably mistaken.