Should I Continue to Own Bond Funds?

Bonds are a ubiquitous part of a balanced portfolio and in recent years bond funds have become even more attractive to many investors. However, due to rising interest rates, bond funds are now losing their appeal. One listener asks whether she should call it quits on her investment in bond funds. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Nichole and I will explore this and other questions from listeners like you. Stick around to hear my conversation with Dr. Bobby Dubois about energy and our relationship with caffeine. Find out once and for all whether caffeine is as bad for you as they say. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN WHAT I READ IN OCTOBER [1:30] Books I read in OctoberLISTENER QUESTIONS [5:01] Will it be a long way to get back to even on bond funds?[10:03] About the recommended withdrawal rate in retirement[12:12] How to figure out the net worth of a pension[14:41] A question about transferring IRA funds to HSA[16:23] Feedback on wisdom for our children[17:14] How far back should a newer listener go in the podcasts?[21:09] A comment on my YouTube video with Joe Saul-SehyBRING IT ON WITH DR. BOBBY DUBOIS [22:20] 85% of people have caffeinated beverages each day[28:22] How much caffeine should you have each day[30:12] What happens to your brain on caffeine[39:37] What to do with this informationTODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [44:18] Join the Retirement Answer Man Goodreads group!Resources Mentioned In This Episode Join the Retirement Answer Man group on GoodreadsBOOK - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasBOOK - The Armor of Light by Ken FollettBOOK - Stillness is the Key by Ryan HolidayRock Retirement ClubRoger’s YouTube Channel - Roger ThatBOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger WhitneyRoger’s Retirement Learning Center