Explanation of bonds and bond funds; how they work, what risks they have, what their purpose is, etc.Links in this episode:My YouTube video about bonds and bond funds - hereFacebook group - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Taxes in Retirement)YouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Newsletter - Retirement Planning Insights

#016 - What are bonds and bond funds?

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Listener Q&A where Andy talks about: How to choose a brokerage firm/custodian to use ( 3:00 )How frequently to rebalance your portfolio ( 11:46 )Annual 401(k) contribution limits between employee and employer contributions ( 14:55 )Understanding gift taxes, when a gift tax return is required, the lifetime gift/estate size exemption and the annual gift exclusion ( 19:08 )The two different 5-year rules for Roth IRAs ( 24:03 )How mortgages or home equity lines of credit play into how mu...

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Explanation of the Required Minimum Distribution ("RMD") rules for inherited IRAsLinks in this episode:The IRS's Single Life Expectancy TableCharles Schwab's Inherited IRA Withdrawal RulesTenon Financial monthly e-newsletter - Retirement Planning InsightsFacebook group - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Taxes in Retirement)YouTube channel - Retirement Planning Education (formerly Retirement Planning Demystified)Retirement Planning Education website - www.RetirementPlanningEducation.com

#016 - What are bonds and bond funds?

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