In Plus episode 443, we consider the repercussions of Fitch downgrading U.S. government debt and how to monitor the debt situation. We analyze Vanguard's new cash options. Finally, we review the recent fraud accusations for one of the real estate investments hosted on the Crowdstreet real estate platform. … [Read more...]
407 Plus: More on Annuities, Real Estate, Yield Curve, Strong Dollar, and Zombie Firms
In Plus Episode 407, we continue our discussion on fixed annuities and fixed index annuities. We discuss real estate crowdfunding platforms, inverted yield curves, Series I savings bonds, and is now a good time to invest outside the U.S. given the strong dollar. Finally, we explore what zombie firms are and whether they could cause a market crash. … [Read more...]
390 Plus: Why Stock Markets Rise, Analyzing Crowdfunded Real Estate, and Roofstock One
In Plus episode 390, we explore why stock markets generally appreciate over the long-term. We review how to analyze real estate deals sourced from real estate platforms like Crowdstreet. Finally, we review a way to invest in single-family rental homes using tracking stocks available via Roofstock One. … [Read more...]
366 Plus: Updated Expected Returns, a New Real Estate Investment, and the Vanguard Managed Allocation Fund
This week on Plus Episode 366, we review the changes to the 10-year expected returns for different asset classes used in the Money For the Rest of Us Plus asset allocation model. We discuss a hotel investment David recently made on the Crowdstreet platform. Finally, we review the Vanguard Managed Allocation Fund (VPGDX). … [Read more...]