I am a strong proponent of loading up on I Savings Bonds issued by the US Government treasury. In treasury’s own words I Bonds are a low-risk, liquid savings product. While you own them they earn interest and protect you from inflation. Sold at face value; you pay $50 for a $50 bond. Purchased in […]
Great post over at FT Alphaville today that talks about the crazy low yields in the corporate bond market. Since the GFC (Great Financial Crisis of 08) investors have been running scared and looking for safety in large numbers. This has caused corporate bond yields to hit new multi-year lows. Remember in Bond Math, when […]
It’s a question we should have an answer to. What’s your retirement number, how much money do you need to live comfortably through retirement. It’s a complicated question, and scares most people (it scared me :)) But have no fear, Excel to the rescue! You can build a rudimentary model to at least get a […]