309: Bonds: The Perfect Inflation Hedge (with One BIG Caveat)

BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Jun 13, 2022 · 1m

I Bonds, and treasury bonds in general, have always been thought of as the “retiree's investment choice.” For those that have a short time horizon on investments, bonds have made perfect sense. With a guaranteed return, there isn’t a lot to risk for someone close to retirement age who simply wants to watch their investments stabilize—not grow or decline. And in today’s high-inflation environment, more and more individuals are realizing how worthwhile bonds are, especially as their traditional assets start to nosedive. Neither Mindy nor Scott have heavy allocations in the bond market, so to…