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Podcast: Retire With Style
Episode: Episode 188: Are TIPS the Retirement Safety Net You’ve Been Missing?
Description: In this episode of Retire with Style, Alex Murguia and Wade Pfau explore Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and their role in retirement planning. They cover the history of TIPS, their tax implications, and how they help protect against inflation. The conversation also addresses the drawbacks of TIPS, current market conditions, and the importance of clear communication- especially for couples where one partner is less engaged in financial matters.
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Takeaways
TIPS were introduced in 1997 to protect against inflation.
TIPS provide a real rate of return that adjusts with inflation.
Tax implications of TIPS make them l...