Ep. 18 When Should I buy a Bond or a Bond Fund, and how much should I buy?

Send us Fan MailMadison and Mike discuss the ongoing debate between investing in individual bonds or bond mutual funds and ETFs. Mike prefers funds for ongoing investment but says that individual issues around specific savings goals make a lot of sense. The conversation also emphasized the importance of diversification, professional management, and tax implications. Towards the end, they discussed the potential safety and benefits of investing in bonds or bond funds, especially when there's a specific future need for the money.Link to article: https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/bonds-vs-bond-funds-how-higher-rates-are-changing-the-calculation-2dbaf8be