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How should we prepare for a catastrophic market? and 9 more Q&A
2021-08-04
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In this podcast, Paul Merriman answers 10 questions recently submitted by his listeners and readers at paulmerriman.com. See additional links referenced below.
- What changes would you recommend to your 10-fund portfolio at retirement when you need the money to live on? 0:30
- What should a late starter do to get caught up? What do you recommend for investors who don’t have any experience? I just turned 35 and I haven’t started saving for retirement. 3:45
- Did I read that you and your wife not longer have any equities in your portfolio? I ask because I am 80 years old and am confused over what I thought you said and what you are saying now. 7:30
- Should investments in a Roth IRA be in your tax-deferred portfolio? You recommend VTMSX but Vanguard warns against using that fund inside a retirement account and recommends VSMAX. 9:30
- Do you agree with many experts who say a lump sum investment is better than dollar cost averaging? 14:00
- How should we prepare for a catastrophic market — all investments in government bonds directly or through Vanguard? 18:00
- What do you think of using a simple 2-fund portfolio that is U.S. large-cap blend and small-cap value? 22:00
- Which investments should I own in taxable accounts and which in tax-deferred or tax-free accounts? 24:15
- What is your opinion of Northern Trust Mutual Funds? 26:00
- What do you think of the combination of total market U.S. and International funds Tom Cock and Don McDonald reference in their "Talking Real Money" podcast? Plus some small-cap value? 28:30
For more about ROTH IRAs, see http://www.mypersonalfinancejourney.com/should-my-mutual-fund-be-held-in-roth/
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