Ep 116: How Bonds Work: What Retirees Need To Know

<p>Bonds have been a pretty hot topic this year. Oftentimes, people misunderstand how they work and what role they play in a proper financial plan. On today’s show, we’re addressing some of the misinformation and explaining why this has not been a good year for bonds. </p> <p>A lot of people consider bonds to be the safe and conservative part of their portfolio. But is that the right mindset?</p> <p>How are intermediate-term bonds doing this year?</p> <p><strong>On today’s show, we’ll share:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What are bonds, and how do they work? <strong><em>(3:34)</em></strong></li> <li>How are bond funds different from owning individual bonds? <strong><em>(6:10)</em></strong></li> <li>How often do people have bonds and not realize it? <strong><em>(7:39)</em></strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Get Additional Information:</strong> <a href= "https://www.truefinancialpartners.com/media/podcast/">https://www.truefinancialpartners.com/media/podcast/</a></p>