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Money For the Rest of Us

Easier Investing, Richer Life: TIPS Ladders to Annuities

Nov 8, 2023
The podcast discusses the pros and cons of using inflation-indexed bond ladders versus immediate annuities for retirement expenses. It explores the risks of the stock market and the benefits of TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) and TIPS ladders. The chapter also compares immediate annuities and TIPS ladders, highlighting factors such as inflation protection, yields, liquidity, and complexity of management.
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  • The episode discusses the concepts of Effortless and Essentialism, focusing on simplifying processes and taking high-leverage actions that yield compounded results over time.
  • The episode compares the use of TIPS ladders with annuities as retirement investment options, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of each approach.

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Focus on Effortless Action and Essentialism

The episode discusses the concepts of Effortless and Essentialism from Greg McEwen's books. McEwen defines essentialism as doing the right things and effortless as doing them in the right way. The focus is on simplifying processes, clearing clutter, and taking high-leverage actions that yield compounded results over time. The main question posed is whether there's a simpler way to approach tasks and eliminate unnecessary steps.

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