I don't think they'll [i.e., Bogleheads] care. My experience there has been that a big part of their embrace of the 60/40 portfolio is their optimism about the economy Actually, many Bogleheads follow an "age in bonds" strategy (as I do). So the bond portion increases with age. Many Bogle...

It seems to me that gold serves as a good "crisis insurance." But while doing a search of Google, I came across an article on seekingalpha.com challenging the PP thesis that gold  is a reliable tool for countering inflation. For details, see: http://seekingalpha.com/article/696911-gold-the...

Hello all. I am a newbie. Which of the four segments of the PP are suited to IRAs, either traditional or Roth? I suppose I-bonds are good for cash, and stocks are suitable for taxable accounts. That leaves bonds & gold. Is a traditional or Roth IRA good for these two kinds of accounts? For examp...