I awoke early this morning, determined to establish a better path for my investments, yet I'm still left with a sense of profound confusion. I've been on a journey lately, one that's taken me from the familiar territory of a stock market ticker to the less-trodden path of direct government debt. Like many of you, I've been watching the markets with a sense of unease. The news is a constant barrage of mixed signals, and the very organizations we've long looked to for stability seem to be charting a course with an uncertain hand. My recent foray into the bond market began with VGLT , the Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF. It’s an easy-to-use vehicle, a simple ticker that gives you a slice of the government bond market. My plan was to dollar-cost average, to build a steady and reliable position. Then, as I contemplated increasing my holdings, a fundamental question hit me: Why not just go straight to the source and buy Treasury bonds from TreasuryDirect ? This simple th...
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