“Your theory breaks down because you've got it invested poorly because you believed in this mythology called asset allocation. You move it all day into bonds when you turn 65, which is dumber than hell.”

Dave Ramsey · The Ramsey Show · Make Decisions Based on Facts, Not Fear

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state that moving heavily into bonds at age 65 is “dumber than hell” and will hurt returns

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“When 10 year notes were at 65 basis points, there was no value in owning bonds whatsoever. For one, they had a negative expected return. And two, they couldn't rally if the economy went in the trash. Now, they belong in the conversation.”
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“Our portfolio is 80 equities, 20 debt. ... we will be compensated more and make more money effectively off equities than we will bonds.”
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