On the Money: Gold, Real Estate, Inflation

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, CFP®, Ryan Repko, CFP®,  and Dr. Fred Giertz discuss gold as an investment, how inflation is the largest risk to many retirees, and investing in real estate.

 

(1:30) Stock market at all-time highs

(10:38) Caller question: I keep hearing ads about buying gold to hedge against inflation. Is that a good idea?

(21:12) The 4% rule

(28:26) The number one risk for retirees: inflation

(38:25) International stock performance

(45:16) Listener question: Is real estate a good way to diversify? Is it a hedge against inflationary periods?