What are the pros and cons of a simple stock and bond portfolio consisting of two funds or ETFs? Given U.S. stocks have significantly outperformed the rest of the world over the past decade, is there even a role for non-U.S. stocks in your investment portfolio? Topics covered include: How have 60/40 and similar portfolios performed over the long-termWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of a 60/40 portfolioWhat is the expected return of a 60/40 portfolio and what should be included?What has contributed to U.S. stocks outperforming non-U.S. stocks over the past decadeWhy have emerging markets stocks done so poorlyWhat has to happen for U.S. stocks to continue to outperform non-U.S. stocks For more information on this episode click here. Sponsors Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn Jobs. Go here to sign up for the free weekly Money For the Rest of Us Insiders Guide email newsletter Show Notes BlackRock vs. Goldman in the Fight Over 60/40 by James Mackintosh—The Wall Street Journal Battered 60-40 portfolios face another challenging year by Adrienne Klasa—Financial Times The case for the 60/40 portfolio in equities and bonds by Erin Browne—Financial Times Investors wonder if the 60/40 portfolio has a future by Michael Mackenzie—Financial Times Has the tried and tested 60/40 strategy soured? by Maya Bhandari—Financial Times See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What you need to know to confidently invest in bonds. Topics covered include: Key components of bond investing include face value, coupon rates, yield-to-maturity, duration, and convexityHow to decide between owning longer-term or short-term bondsHow to decide whether to own individual bonds or bond funds and ETFsWhen to use active bond management versus bond indexingHow bullet bond ETFs work and when to use themHow to know when to invest in municipal bonds and corporate bondsWhen should you own foreign bondsShould you own bonds in taxable or tax-deferred accountsA bond case study based on current interest rates For more information on this episode click here. Sponsors Money Pickle - Schedule a free 45-minute video chat with a vetted financial advisor and ask them anything about your financial situation. Go here to schedule your free session. Fundrise - The largest direct-to-investor alternative investment platform in the U.S. Show Notes A Complete Guide to Investing in I Bonds and TIPS—Money for the Rest of Us Investments Mentioned iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) iShares® iBonds® Dec 2025 Term Treasury ETF (IBTF) iShares® iBonds® Dec 2025 Term Corporate ETF (IBDQ) Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (BND) Doubleline Total Return Bond Fund (DBLTX) Related Episodes 337: Why in the World Would You Own Bonds? 378 Plus: A Frustrating Time To Invest and Did Bulletshares Underperform? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.