Ep. 13 - Bonds: How to Take Advantage of this Risk-Free Opportunity with Alex Stewart
Now that we’re experiencing an inflationary market, there are some ways you can use this to your advantage. In this episode, Alex Stewart and I are going to discuss bonds. A bond is a relatively risk-free investment that can provide you with passive income and compound interest. We’ll break down what bonds are, how to purchase them, current rates, and what makes them a good investment in today’s market economy. You’ll also get advice on the kinds of bonds to consider and everything you need to know to get started as soon as the episode is finished.
Tune in and learn how to benefit from current market conditions with this investment opportunity.
[00:01 - 06:07] What are bonds, and why there’s a window of opportunity now for people on the search for risk-free investments
[06:08 - 12:03] An easy way to earn 4.19% on your investment and how to calculate the value of your return
[12:04 - 18:40] Advice on benefiting from compound interest on inflation-adjusted bonds
[18:41 - 28:10] The best strategy to capitalize off of I Bonds and EE Bonds
[28:11 - 32:19] Best platforms to start getting into bonds that will give you 3% or higher APY
Quotes:
“You’re not going to retire off of bonds, but there is a window of opportunity that’s been created right now to definitely yield some significant interest.” - Quinton Harris
“This can be a great way to let your emergency fund build and really start to compound in a very risk-free environment that's going to keep up with inflation.” - Alex Stewart
“Bonds are often considered Smart Money. The yields on bonds are typically telling you stuff that maybe the stock market doesn’t tell you.” - Alex Stewart
Resources Mentioned:
Bank of England is a nationwide lender that takes the time to understand your needs and structure the right mortgage for you and your family. Find your local branch at https://www.boemortgage.com/.
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