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Diamond NestEgg — 91 episodes

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JBBB, JAAA & T-Bills: What's Better? Safer?

2

April, May or October I-Bonds? Plus 5% MYGAs?

3

Two Must-Dos To Keep Your Annuities & Insurance Safe: The $849 Billion Private Credit Problem

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4.97% From T-Bills: CSHI vs SGOV

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Up To 15.04% Potentially From Covered Calls

6

I-Bonds: A Must-Buy At New 4.26% Rate Or TIPS Instead?

7

Buying Up To 5.634% Government-Guaranteed MBS At Schwab, Fidelity & Vanguard

8

77% Potential Increase In Social Security With A Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA)?

9

5.518% With US Government Backing? What Are Mortgage-Backed Securities?

10

War! What's Safe Now: Cash, Bonds Or Stocks? (By Age)

11

Up To 9.1% Annual Cash Flow Guaranteed? Which Annuity Payout Option Pays More?

12

Private Credit @ 50% Off | 13.94% Forward Dividend Yield On OBDC?

13

100% Guaranteed Income Forever? Bond Ladder vs Single Premium Immediate Annuity

14

A "Bank Run" On Private Credit: The $2 Trillion Ticking Time Bomb?

15

Private Credit Panic: What's The Secret Behind The Attractive Historical Returns?

16

Cut RMDs & Taxes With A Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract? | QLACs 2026

17

Should You Dump Fidelity? Who Wins? Fidelity, Schwab or Vanguard? | Best Broker 2026

18

7% For 7 Years: S&P Upside, Zero Downside: Fixed Indexed Annuities Explained

19

Treasuries Predicting A Crash? Rare U-Shaped Yield Curve Warning?

20

Big Iran Crash Coming? | Stock Market Crashes In War Time

21

Up To $2,000 | 15.92% APY Bonus From Morgan Stanley's E-Trade

22

9.73% From Marcus By Goldman Sachs | Up To $1,500 Cash Bonus

23

Bond Funds: Good vs Bad Numbers

24

How To Prepare For A Market Crash & Protect Your Money From A Potential Recession

25

"Buy When The Cannons Are Thundering" | War & Your Money 2026

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Fidelity Go: 40% Bonds In Retirement?

27

0% Stocks, 100% Bonds In Times Of Uncertainty? Crash-Proof Your Portfolio Now?

28

The Tax Man And Your Treasuries: Don't Ignore These Tax Rules When You Sell

29

Fidelity SPAXX, Schwab SWVXX & Vanguard VMFXX: Losing Money On Your Money Market Fund To Taxes?

30

Dump Your Bank For Schwab? | Best Cash Management Accounts 2026

31

What Is Treasury Credit? STRC's 11.4% Cash Yield - What Are The Risks?

32

6.5% Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA): Who Should Buy?

33

17.92% International Bond ETF WIP: Better Than Treasuries, Gold & Silver For Inflation?

34

The Safest Banks to Bank With in 2026 — Plus Global Banks That Are Bulletproof?

35

Sell America, Sell Treasuries? What Price Will You Get & What's Really Liquid?

36

Use Fidelity, Not Your Bank? Dump Your Bank For Fidelity's Cash Management Account?

37

Earning More With Vanguard Cash Plus APY Boost | 10 Year TIPS Auction (Weekly Bond Update)

38

5.54% Yield:REIT Investing for Retirement Income | Is Realty Income Corporation Safe?

39

Lock-In 6.25% Now? Why This Bond Is Worth Considering

40

Inflation Back To 9%? How To Protect Yourself

41

Insider Preview Into Our Brand-New VIP Member Community (vs Bond Courses)

42

6.65% USHY vs Treasury Bonds: Is USHY Right For You?

43

8.21% Cash Income: JEPI, SCHD vs JAAA - Which 2026 Income Play Fits Your Goals?

44

7% Cash Flow vs. 5.47% Aaa Yield: 7 Safe & Predictable Income Building Blocks For Retirement

45

Where Are Rates Headed in 2026? And How To Get A Safe 9.6% Yield? | 2026 Market Outlook

46

9.25% S&P Returns, No Risk? Fixed Indexed Annuities Explained!

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5.48% JAAA or 4.20% SGOV: What's Better In Times Of Market Uncertainty?

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Up To 4.50% CDs After The Fed Rate Cut

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7.57% Yield On JBBB: Safe & Stable Enough In Times Of Market Uncertainty? (JBBB vs JAAA)

50

Best Online Banks (2026): What's Safe & What's Not?

51

JAAA: 5.54% Return, No Risk? | Surviving When Markets Crash Or Too Good To Be True?

52

Preparing For A 13-Year Bear Market? Could You Wait Out A 48% S&P 500 Crash? | Weekly Update

53

Highest-Paying Money Market Funds At Fidelity, Schwab Or Vanguard? | Weekly Bond & Annuity Update

54

6.18% to 10% Returns, No Risk? | Protecting Your S&P 500 Funds Against A Market Crash

55

Bitcoin Upside, No Downside? What Are Protected Bitcoin ETFs? | Bitcoin Explained SIMPLE For Beginners

56

What Happens When Banks Fail: $10 Million FDIC Proposal & How To Increase Your FDIC Limit Right Now

57

Where Can You Still Get 6% Bonds? | Fed Rate Cut & Weekly Rates: Treasuries, Agencies & Annuities

58

What Happens When Brokers Fail: How Safe Is Your Money At Fidelity, Schwab And Vanguard?

59

Are I-Bonds A Must-Buy At 4.12? (November 2025 I-Bond Projection)

60

The Fed's Secret Weapon: $6 Trillion Of Debt

61

Lock In Rates Now Or Wait? Treasury vs Annuity Ladder: Who Wins?

62

Moving Your 401(k) to Fidelity, Schwab or Vanguard In Early Retirement? Listen To This First!

63

7% to 10% Returns, Zero Risk: Why Fixed Indexed Annuities Are So Attractive Right Now

64

Are Treasuries In Danger? | Protecting Your Money In "New" Safe Havens? (Debasement Trade)

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Direct Indexing With Fidelity, Schwab & Vanguard: Can You Really Earn More?

66

Is PFF Better Than SCHD And BND?

67

Lock In 5% Now Or Stay Liquid: Best Money Market, CD & Annuity Rates October 2025

68

Who Should Sell Treasuries During A Shutdown? And Why Is This Shutdown Different?

69

Best No-Penalty CDs vs T-Bills: What's Better?

70

6.3% Yield At Half The Taxes: Are Preferred Stocks Better Than Bonds?

71

Best CD Rates September 2025

72

Will T-Bill Yields Jump At The End Of This Month?

73

Are Higher Bond Yields This Week A Bad Omen?

74

Why Did Yields Go UP After The Rate Cut? | Have You Locked In Your Rates Yet?

75

Is A Jumbo Rate Cut Coming Tomorrow?

76

How Can You Get $3,500 Every Month For Life? | Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts Explained

77

Are US Treasures Still Safe? Or Are They "Broken"?

78

Are Tariffs Hurting Treasury Bills, Notes & Bonds? Or Helping? | Markets With Markus

79

Top 8 Safest Banks To Keep Your Cash 2025

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Annuity Rates Hit 10+ Year Highs: Lock In Now? How Much Could You Get For Life?

81

How Safe Is The Guaranteed Lifetime Income On Annuities Really?

82

6.7% Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA): Is It Safe or a Trap? Who Should Buy A MYGA?

83

Could You Earn More With Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities (MYGAs) vs Bonds and CDs?

84

Earn More With SGOV, T-Bills Or Money Market Funds? What About BIL, VBIL & VUSXX?

85

Protecting Your Money From A Potential Recession: Get Out Of T-Bills & Money Market Funds Or Not?

86

100% Guaranteed Income Forever: Is An Annuity Better Than A Bond Ladder?

87

Treasury, Agency, Muni And Corporate Bonds: What Are The Best Bonds To Buy Right Now?

88

T-Bills, Notes & Bonds vs Treasury Zeros (STRIPS): What's Better?

89

Is A Recession Coming? | Markets With Markus

90

Time To Lock-in Higher Rates? Watch Out For The Callability Trap On Bonds! | Markets With Markus

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Robinhood Soars On S&P 500 Reshuffle: Are Bonds Out? | Markets With Markus