Apr 20, 2015

In 2007, bank CDs could still be had in the 4% to 5% range. Long term bonds were paying 5% to 6%. Barron's reports that since 2008, when interest rates started falling on bank accounts and bonds worldwide, investors have foregone over $480 billion in lost interest. The stimulus has helped borrowers and given free money to corporations to buy their stock back (driving up stock prices) but low interest rates have not had the expected result of economic expansion. Affluent savers are spending less--not just in Japan--but in Europe and the United States. Those holding cash for years are being punished. Steve and Sinclair review the Barrons article by Randall Forsyth. Steve reviews a more practical approach to the traditional 60-40 portfolio in segment 3 that can triple wealth over time while paying the income both spouses need for life.