In this episode we’re looking at how bonds work in relation to interest rates.
Don’t be scared, we don’t get too technical or too deep!
It’s important to know the effects of inflation & interest rates on YOUR money and YOUR investments - so you can be manage your money from a position of strength and confidence. (Financial Counterculture)
If you know nothing, a little, or a lot about bonds there is something here for you!
We also look at some of the messaging we hear around monetary policy that is, uhm…. Bravo Sierra… (Digital Triangulation)
Oh, and an ETF called TLT 0.00%↑ could be worth a look, having shed 50% in value as interest rates have skyrocketed - but poised to react positively should the Fed lower rates. We’ll look at it.
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Next week we spin 180-degrees and I’ll share a story about recording with Garth, Trisha, and Kelly - a first hand look at recording with superstars in Nashville!
Be sure to email me - I would love to hear your ideas for future episodes, feedback, questions, or your best digital tomfoolery: themanonthemove@protonmail.com
Notes & Links:
Yield on the 30year - https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DGS30
Fed Balance Sheet - https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/WALCL
Bonds for Beginners - good article
Bond Sales, Rising Rates, More Debt - good article
Jeffrey Gundlach on Twitter
Military Phonetic Alphabet - https://www.navycs.com/military-alphabet.html
