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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

The raise nobody applauds.

from A Considerate Retirement

Are rising bond yields good for retirees? Long-term Treasury yields reached their highest levels in nearly twenty years this summer. Most of the coverage treats that as bad news, and for borrowers it is. For a retirement that runs on income, it is mostly a raise: every maturing bond and reinvested dollar now earns what savers spent fifteen years waiting for. This walks through what changed, what it gives a retirement plan, and the one part that already cost you. Full transcript and show notes: https://consideratecapital.com/podcast/what-rising-yields-quietly-give-you This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice. Considerate Capital is a registered investment adviser in Illinois. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult your own tax, legal, and financial advisors regarding your specific situation.

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