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How many funds should I invest in? Are bonds the key to a guaranteed income in retirement? Does compounding work for growth-style funds and trusts that don't pay a dividend? Becky and Kyle have the answers, plus City expert Richard Hunter tackles your questions on currencies and energy shares.As ever, our answers are not personal recommendations to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy.Join the conversation on Twitter @iiOnTheMoney or by emailing us at [email protected]. Ask a question, tell us what you want us to talk about, or simply share your views.On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit https://www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news.Becky O'Connor is an independent pensions and savings expert. Kyle Caldwell is Collectives Editor at interactive investor.Important information:This material is intended for educational purposes only and is not investment research or a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product, or to adopt any investment strategy. The value of your investments can rise as well as fall, and you could get back less than you invested. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The investments referred to may not be suitable for all investors, and if in doubt, you should seek advice from a qualified investment adviser. SIPPs are aimed at people happy to make their own investment decisions. Investment value can go up or down and you could get back less than you invest. You can normally only access the money from age 55 (57 from 2028). We recommend seeking advice from a suitably qualified financial adviser before making any decisions. Pension and tax rules depend on your circumstances and may change in future. If you are uncertain about the tax treatment of the product you should contact HMRC or seek independent tax advice. Interactive Investor Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.