WHAT RISKS ARE BUILDING IN THE MARKETS TODAY?

NEVER FORGET THAT MARKETS ARE RISKY Bucket of liquid, short-term assets: – Cash in savings account – Cash equivalents such as short-term Treasury bills Savings bucket will see you through bear markets without depleting principal retirement account Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.

OWN SOME INFLATION FIGHTERS IN YOUR PORTFOLIO TIPS – Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities Kiplinger’s suggest: Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF (VTIP) – One of cheapest fund in category – Focuses on TIPS maturing in less than 5 years VTIP data by YCharts Watch the related WEALTHTRACK episode.