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?

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

 

 

Join Rob Black and I for our Retirement Income and Tax Planning seminar at the Elks Lodge in Palo Alto tomorrow, Thursday, July 11th. Registration is only $25 so click HERE to sign up!

 

Email your money question to [e-mail] , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)

 

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