Playing It Too Safe?

Written By Don McDonald

Americans have a lot of money in cash, earning essentially nothing. Others are happy earning a nice, safe 5% on short-term CDs and bonds. Yet, we could be shortchaging ourselves in the future by not investing properly. Don shares more details on his summer Talking Real Money Road Trip and we discuss the ramifications of the commission settlement by Realtors. Then, on to listeners phone calls:

  • What would have been a reasonable return on a portfolio over the past few years?

  • Which is better: bond funds or individual bonds?

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