In this episode we answer emails from Brian, Wendy, and Midas. We discuss the bond fund GOVT and how it fits or doesn't fit in portfolio construction, some basics about IRA conversions and retirement resources (podcasts and groups), and follow up on Episode 340 with a discussion on our pedagogical approach, the pluses and minuses of the Socratic Method and tilting at logical fallacies.

And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.

Additional links:

Morningstar Analysis of GOVT: GOVT – Portfolio – iShares US Treasury Bond ETF | Morningstar

Big Picture Retirement Podcast About IRA Conversions: When Roth IRA Conversions Go Too Far (bigpictureretirement.com)

Andy Panko YouTube Topical Playists: Retirement Planning Education - YouTube

Link to Retirement Planning Education Facebook Group (and other materials): Retirement Planning Education Facebook group

Retirement Answer Man Podcast: A Top Retirement Podcast, with over 8 Million Downloads — The Retirement Answer Man® (rogerwhitney.com)

Retirement & IRA Show: Podcasts Archives - The Retirement and IRA Show

Trogdor (Just Because): Trogdor Song (youtube.com)

Episode 351: The GOVT Fund, Retirement Resources, The Socratic Method And Portfolio Reviews As Of July 12, 2024