Hello all, After recently coming across this site I have been reading the Bogleheads Thread about the Permanent Portfolio. In this, it discussed that mid range bonds (10 year) at an allocation of 50% perform very similar to the 25% Cash, 25% 30 year bonds method. This is especially relevant when you...

Thanks for explaining Harry's reasoning. I shall go ahead and allocate 50% to 10 year bonds using Clives ladder method. As for the reasoning for the government increasing the access age for your retirement benefits, here is the rough story. Originally you were taxed and once you hit 65 you were elig...

Thanks for the information everyone, I shall follow the advice of a 50% holding in 10 Year Bonds and keep a small float of cash outside the PP. The shares and gold will be 25% each. Does anyone know Harry's preference for 25% Cash, 25% 30 year Bonds rather than 50% in a midrange timespan (10-15 yrs)...

Hello All, Wish I had found this site years ago! A few questions you may be able to help me with. 1. In Australia the longest term government bonds you can purchase are only 10 years. When would you consider that the bonds should be sold and new ones purchased? 2. There are no Treasury Cash Manageme...