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Income Alternatives: Finding Cash Flow in a Low Yield World

Part 1: High-Yield Bonds We’ve been living in a world of low-interest rates for a while, which means that although they still provide both safety and diversification, it can sometimes be difficult to get the income you want from traditional, high-quality bonds. Because of that, some investors are looking around at alternative income sources to […]

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2022
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Why Rising Interest Rates Are Your Friend

If you own bonds and you’re like most investors, you’re probably frightened by the idea that interest rates might keep going up. After all, everyone knows that higher rates are a disaster for bond owners. The thing is, though, that prevailing wisdom may not be correct. What are bond investors really afraid of? As a […]

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2022
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Covered Call Investing Strategies Explained, RMDs, and Social Security Taxation

Covered calls, preferred stocks, interest on series I bonds, required minimum distributions (RMD) from your retirement accounts and when they must begin, using retirement savings at age 72 to buy a home, calculating the highest possible Social Security benefit, and how it may be taxed. Plus, listener comments about YMYW and Andi’s record collection!

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Saving and Investing for Retirement with Company Stock, Bonds, and VTSAX?

How much company stock in your investment portfolio is too risky? Can series I savings bonds act as the cash in your portfolio? In the sequence of retirement savings, would contributing to a brokerage account instead of maxing out your 401(k) or 403(b) ever make sense? How should a 20-something self-employed couple, investing monthly in Vanguard’s Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX), get retirement-ready? Is it possible to pay for the construction of a new home and keep the earned income tax credit and child tax credits? Should Roth conversion funds come from an inherited IRA, 401(k), brokerage account, or Social Security? 

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2021
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Dividends, Asset Classes, and Diversification: How to Invest for Retirement?

Can your investment portfolio be over diversified? How do dividends and net unrealized appreciation (NUA) work? How will ownership inequality in the stock market impact future returns for most investors? What do Joe & Big Al think of target date funds? Plus, the YMYW podcast is now on video! Watch the fellas spitball on annuities, bonds, long-term treasuries, risk tolerance, the buckets of money investing strategy and the latest on the Roth provisions in the Build Back Better Act. Show notes, video clips, free resources, Ask Joe & Al On Air: https://bizlink.to/ymyw-352

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2021
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Why Bonds in a Zero-Rate Market

When you first learn about investing you are told to diversity – to spread out your risk. But if you invested in bonds, certificates of deposit, or put your money in a savings accounts lately you could be losing money. Now and for recent history, the return has been near zero versus 5% historically. So […]

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OCT
2021
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Why Bonds in a Zero-Rate Market

Having a balanced portfolio is crucial when it comes to investing. Bonds are an essential part of that, playing a crucial role in keeping an investment portfolio diversified. Bonds act as a stabilizer because of their fixed income, limited volatility, and tendency to rise in value when the market is under stress.  Understanding the basics […]

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2021
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Inflation and the Markets

What are the prospects for inflation right now? Is higher inflation likely, or is it possible that weaker economic growth is a bigger risk? If higher inflation does come about, what does that mean for market returns? We answer some of these important questions about inflation and its impact on investors. In this guide, you’ll learn […]

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SEP
2021
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Market Timing and Day Trading in a Roth IRA?

Is timing the market and day trading in your Roth IRA in retirement a good idea? How are you taxed if you collect dividends vs. reinvesting? Plus, tax loss harvesting, asset allocation, investing in bonds, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) for spousal Social Security, and IRA vs. 529 plan for […]

08
SEP
2020
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Revisiting Roth IRA Conversion Strategies

Breaking down Roth IRA conversion pro-rata rule considerations with RMDs on an inherited IRA, Roth conversion tax bracket planning to account for the loss of a spouse, and the state income tax impact on Roth conversions. Plus, Roth IRA contribution and conversion limits, what to do about earnings on a reversed excess IRA contribution, how […]

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APR
2020
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Should You Buy Bonds in 2020?

When it comes to deciding if you should buy bonds in your investment portfolio in 2020, we could talk about the economy, the political environment, the supply of new bonds, and whether or not that will cause interest rates to go up and down. But in this video, Pure Financial Advisors’ Director of Research, Brian […]

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NOV
2019
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The Effect of the Media on Financial Markets

Does the media impact financial markets and the economy? Oliver Renick, host of Morning Trade Live and Market on Close on TD Ameritrade Network, has ideas on how we can best make use of what the media tells us about the financial world. Plus, where should bonds be allocated to lessen the tax burden? Should […]

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JUL
2019
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What’s the Difference Between Bonds and Bond Funds?

How do individual bonds differ from bond mutual funds, and why would you invest in one over the other? Financial Educator Scott Huband, CFP® outlines the main differences between the two. Transcript: Today’s question is what’s the difference between a bond and a bond fund? So once you’ve decided you want to include bonds inside […]

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JUN
2019
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How to Be Financially Alert and on FIRE at Age 36, Even With Market Volatility

Michael from FinanciallyAlert.com reached FIRE at age 36 (that’s Financial Independence / Retire Early). He shares his inspiring success story of how being financially alert allowed him to transition from small business entrepreneur to stay-at-home Dad and FIRE blogger with a growing net worth of over $2M – and how he can coach you to FIRE too. Plus, […]

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APR
2018
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The Difference Between Bonds vs Stocks vs Mutual Funds

What exactly is the difference between bonds vs stocks vs mutual funds? And how do exchange-traded funds fit int he mix? In this video, Pure Financial’s Director of Research, Brian Perry, CFP®, CFA® explains. Learn More About Different Types of Investments and Investment Vehicles Transcript So, today we’re going to talk about stocks, and bonds, and […]

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APR
2018
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