Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 410 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, is it better to choose low-cost index funds or to diversify investments, even if it means paying higher fees? What causes mutual fund price fluctuation? Are mid-cap funds necessary in a balanced portfolio? The fellas also talk about real estate funds vs. real estate investment trusts (REITs), and TIAA annuities vs. bonds in a retirement portfolio. Finally, we revisit some investing strategy questions that are still relevant in today’s volatile markets on moving to cash in tough times, analyzing your asset allocation, and rebalancing your retirement portfolio. Show notes, free financial resources, transcript, Ask Joe & Big Al On Air:

00:00 – Intro
00:55 – What’s More Important, Diversification or Low Fees? (Matt, VA – voice)
06:20 – What Causes Mutual Fund Price Fluctuation? (Brent, Bennington)
10:07 – Download the Guide to Growing Your Wealth:
10:45 – Are Midcap Funds Necessary in a Balanced Portfolio? Real Estate Funds vs REITs, TIAA Annuities vs Bonds (Jeff, Kentucky)
18:56 – In Tough Times Does It Make Sense to Move to Cash in a retirement account? (Kevin, Denver – voice, from episode 379)
24:23 – Schedule a Financial Assessment:
25:22 – How is My Allocation of Bonds, Domestic Stocks, and International Stocks? (Brian, Albany, NY – from episode 396)
28:40 – How to Rebalance Bonds and Stocks in This Volatile Market? (Mick, Davis, CA – from episode 398)
36:29 – Comment: Excitement vs. Fear? Worth It! (Chris, straight outta Austin)
37:57 – Help new listeners find YMYW by sharing your rating or review:

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