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The Bond Ladder That Pays Your Early Retirement Bills
Early retirement isn't just about having enough stocks. It's about having cash when you need it without selling low. In episode 17 of The Financial Freedom Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down the bond ladder strategy—a simple way to create predictable income from a portfolio of individual bonds maturing each year. They walk through a real example: a 45-year-old retiree with $800,000 who builds a 10-year ladder using Treasury bonds and investment-grade corporates, generating roughly $28,000 in annual interest while preserving principal. They discuss the trade-offs versus bond ETFs…
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