On the Money: TIPS, Politics and Stock Performance, Retiring Early

On this episode of "On the Money," Paul Ruedi, David Ruedi, Ryan Repko, and Dr. Fred Giertz answer listener questions about TIPS and stock market performance under different political parties. They also explain how having money in a taxable brokerage account or Roth IRA can benefit early retirees.

(3:43) Will the Fed cut interest rates?

(10: 20) Caller question: Did I make a mistake by investing in TIPS?

(15:57) Call question: Does the stock market do better under Republican or Democratic administrations?

(27:32) Different phases of retirement

(39:01) The growth of $1 invested for 35 years

(44:03) Retiring at 50

(45:57) Build up a taxable account or Roth IRA to retire early