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401K plan at work has changed to American Funds and as such I have to re-allocate the bond portion of my portfolio. And despite reading as much as I can, bonds are an enigma. Quick Background Emergency Funds for 4 months, Married with 2 kids, No debt other than mortgage, Top tax bracket. Approaching...

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I usually rebalance when one of my asset classes gets 5% out of my designated level. Currently that is US STOCKS 40% INTERNATIONAL 25% BONDS 30% REIT 5% If I follow my rules I need to sell some VIPSX and buy international funds Is this the wrong time for that move? I'm not trying to time the market,...

I understand this may be a naive question, but its puzzling to me how TIPS gain or lose value on a daily basis. I understand the calculation for a stock fund (value of stocks fluctuate daily), but TIPS are only sold at certain times. Is it the secondary market for TIPS? Does it fluctuate with the CP...

All money in tax sheltered accounts. My IRA (Vanguard), Wife's IRA (Vanguard) and my deferred compensation plan at work (Hartford). I treat all three as one account and try to keep the following asset allocation: US Large Market 10% US Large Value 15% US Small Market 5% US Small Value 10% Internatio...

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