In the year you retire, you need to make sure that you are well versed in the world of short-term investments. So in this episode, we’ll explore the short-term investment options that you should consider adding to your retirement planning arsenal. We’ll guide you through the financial thrill ride of different bond types and the potential benefits that may help boost your earnings. We’ll also discuss FDIC insurance and the pros and cons of brokered CDs. And we discuss the tax implications and various levels of investment security. 

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn essential retirement planning strategies for financial security.
• Discover lucrative short-term cash investment options for your retirement.
• Understand the importance of FDIC insurance for safeguarding your savings.
• Explore various types of bonds and their tax implications for smart investing.
• Master the art of building a bond ladder to maximize your investment returns.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:42 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Importance of Short Term Savings

00:03:41 - Options for Short Term Cash

00:05:03 - Bank Options and FDIC Insurance

00:07:36 - Credit Unions and FDIC Insurance

00:14:20 - What is a bond?

00:15:46 - Maturity and Duration

00:16:54 - Zero Coupon Bonds

00:18:29 - US Government Bonds

00:21:02 - Mutual Funds and ETFs

00:28:28 - Closures and Federal Reserve Intervention

00:29:47 - FDIC Insurance Limit

00:31:01 - Selecting Short-Term Investment Options

00:34:02 - Emergency Money and Guidelines

00:35:32 - Retirement Income and Expenses

00:42:37 - Building a Bond ladder

00:43:35 - Shifting Bond Ladder

00:44:13 - Gratitude in Retirement

00:44:45 - Technology and Family

00:45:38 - Appreciating the Seasons

Disclosure: The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of Phase 3 Advisory Services and should not be construed directly or indirectly as an offer to buy or sell any securities or services mentioned herein. Unless otherwise specified, show guests are not securities licensed or affiliated with Phase 3 Advisory Services or Osaic Wealth. 

Investing is subject to risks, including loss of principal invested. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. No strategy can assure profit nor protect against loss. Please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should only be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice. 

Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Additional investment. and insurance advisory services offered through Phase 3 Advisory Services Limited, a Registered Investment Advisor.

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