In this episode we, ahem, "discuss" the problem of Mindless Diversification. Oh, yeah! Then we tackle some emails from Craig, Falco, Wes, Justin, Matt, Brian and KC about the Aggressive Fifty-Fifty Sample Portfolio, distribution and re-balancing rules, the Vanguard Extended Duration Bond Fund, trust issues, and why we don't have guests.
The Article In Question: Mindless Diversification Article
Why Some Old Rules Of Thumb Are Really Bad: The "100 Minus Age" Rule Puts Retirees at Risk (thebalance.com)
Kitces Article re Rebalancing: Optimal Rebalancing – Time Horizons Vs Tolerance Bands (kitces.com)
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