#22: Interest Rates and Bond Prices: Bond prices have an inverse relationship with interest rates. What does that mean and why does this relationship exist?

The Fiscal Physical Podcast

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Unlock the mysteries of the financial world with Ryan Nelson of Alchemy Wealth Management as we examine the counterintuitive dance between interest rates and bond prices. Ever wondered why your seemingly stable bond investments fluctuate in value as the market ebbs and flows? Ryan generously shares his expertise, demystifying how an uptick in interest rates can cause your previously attractive bonds to lose their luster, transforming a complex subject into an accessible insight that can guide your investment strategy and help maintain your financial health through market turbulence.
As we stroll through the landscape of personal finance, I'll walk you through a real-life example, taking you from the highs of a bond valued at $100,000 to the lows when its worth dips to $90,000 due to rising rates. But fear not—the wisdom imparted in this episode is a lifeline in stormy seas, reassuring you that sticking to your financial plan is your North Star towards achieving your monetary goals. And for a touch of whimsy, I'll share my personal yearning for a photographic memory—though not financially relevant, it's a quirky aspiration that just might resonate with your own secret wishes. Join us for an episode packed with practical advice and personal reflections that will leave you both financially savvy and thoroughly entertained.

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Chapters

1. #22: Interest Rates and Bond Prices: Bond prices have an inverse relationship with interest rates. What does that mean and why does this relationship exist? (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Interest Rates and Bond Prices (00:00:01)

3. Staying the Course in Personal Finance (00:10:23)