Rising interest rates can make bond prices fall—and still be good news for savers. Don and Tom explain the bond-price mechanics, why higher yields matter, and why bonds belong in a portfolio for stability rather than excitement.
They compare BND, money markets, and bond ladders, then explain how rebalancing and holding high-quality bonds to maturity can quiet the noise. Listener questions cover why money markets alone aren't enough and a blunt review of the costly, illiquid Ares Core Infrastructure Fund pitched to an 85-year-old investor.
Plus, Talking Real Money celebrates crossing 2,000 episodes and asks listeners to follow and rate the show.
01:05 The Bond Tango: rates and bond prices 08:50 Why bonds stabilize a portfolio 16:35 BND vs. money markets and bond ladders 19:23 An unsuitable private infrastructure pitch 27:02 Celebrating 2,000 episodes 31:57 Supporting TRM and Don's story podcasts
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