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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 15 MIN

Can $5M in T-Bills Safely Fund Your Retirement? (History Says No)

from Stay Wealthy Retirement Podcast

Kevin O'Leary says you only need one thing to retire safely:  $5 million in Treasury bills.  Not stocks. Not real estate. Just T-bills — and you've "safeguarded your family for life." It sounds like the ultimate safe retirement plan. But when a recent research article tested this advice against 40 years of market history, the results told a very different story. In this episode, I break down the research behind the "T-Bill and Chill" strategy and what it really means for your retirement plan. Here's what you'll learn: → The two hidden forces working against a portfolio built entirely on "safe" assets → What happened to a hypothetical retiree who followed this exact advice → Why Kevin O'Leary might still be right... just not for the reason he thinks By the end, you'll know exactly what job "safe" money should (and shouldn't) have in your retirement plan. *** 📆 BOOK A CALL WITH OUR TEAM: Your retirement involves complex, interconnected decisions—taxes, income, healthcare, estate planning, investments.  See how they fit together in one coordinated strategy built around your numbers. 👉 Learn More and Book a Call *** EPISODE RESOURCES: →  Grab the Episode Show Notes →  Get the Free Tax-Smart Retirement Toolkit →  Learn About the Total Retirement System™

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