Should you buy I-Bonds now, the last week of October, or wait until the November I-Bond rate reset? And what us the breakeven time if you decide to redeem older, lower fixed rate I-Bonds to buy the current, higher fixed rate ones? Join us as we walk through our November I-Bond rate projection and the bond yields that are still up at the moment, even as the market predicts another 25 basis point rate cut this coming week.

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Is the Federal Reserve's $6 trillion of Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities and other bonds its secret weapon? What happens to bonds yields and the money supply if the Fed were to sell? Listen on as we explain quantitative easing, quantitative tightening and how the Fed controls short-term rates and tries to influence long-term ones as well. 

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Rates continue to be at decade-plus highs on average. Would a Treasury ladder or an annuity ladder pay you more and how do you build one? Plus, what other safe investments might you want to include and what do the yields look like for the upcoming T-Bill, T-Bond & TIPS auctions?

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Thinking of retiring early and rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA at Fidelity, Schwab or Vanguard? Not so fast! Let's talk about smart ways to access your retirement funds early — without the 10% penalty.

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S&P 500 upside with full downside protection via a 7.25% to 10% fixed indexed annuity (FIA). Learn how fixed indexed annuities work, the advantages & disadvantages of owning one, and who should (and should not) consider buying one.

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The death of Treasuries and the dollar: Are Treasuries still a safe haven? What about agencies and annuities for protecting against a market crash and/or higher rate investments ? And what might be some alternative safe haven investments?

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Fidelity, Schwab & Vanguard all offer direct indexing and portfolio customization - can you really get higher returns, lower risk with direct indexing vs ETFs?

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What is the best kept secret for high cash flows? Which pays the most: dividend fund SCHD, bond fund BDN or preferred stock fund PFF? See how preferred equity can boost your cash flow!

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What are the best rates on money market funds, CDs and annuities right now and should you lock-in at 5% or stay liquid at 4% or less? 

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Are Treasuries at risk during this shutdown? Who should sell? Why is it different this time and what about I-Bonds, TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities), Social Security & Medicare?

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