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Retiree Weighs Putting 40% Of Nest Egg Into 10-Year Treasuries
Original: Mom Is 66 And Wants To Put 40% Of Her Retirement Into 10-Year Treasuries To Live Off The Interest With Yield Hitting 5.24%. Is It A Crazy Idea?
A 66-year-old mother is considering allocating 40% of her retirement savings to 10-year Treasury bonds, aiming to live off the interest as yields touch 5.24%. The proposal, debated by personal finance commentators, raises questions about whether locking in current yields is a smart income strategy or too concentrated a bet, given inflation, interest rate changes and the remaining 60% of the portfolio's allocation.
Why now: Elevated Treasury yields near 5% have reignited debate over whether retirees can safely live off bond interest alone.
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