Stocks Have Been Down for 30 Years

Written By Don McDonald

In this episode, Tom and Don discuss:

  • How Japan’s market decline reminds us not to get too confident in US stocks.

  • Social Security benefits for surviving spouses related to age and disability.

  • All the great things you can learn at Retiremeet 2020, and how to participate in it.

  • Whether to annuitize a life insurance policy or take its cash value and invest it independently.

  • Proper investment tips: get a REIT with 24/7 allocation, and avoid investing in startups.

  • Tips on the logistics of registering for Social Security benefits after 70.

  • Reasons to keep trusting bonds: their worst drop was small compared to stocks, and more.

  • How to set up pension benefits for your spouse after you’re gone: discuss it with them.

Don McDonald
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