FIRE and Holding Cash - What We're Doing

How much cash in your portfolio is enough - or too much? In this episode, Eric + Jason discuss the idea of holding cash allocations pre- and post-retirement. Topics covered include emergency funds, the temptation to invest in a down market, bonds, and building cash reserves. Join us as we discuss this essential retirement topic. See the link below for the show notes, where we link to all the content we referenced in the episode. **Show notes: https://twosidesoffi.com/cash Timestamps: 00:00 Holding cash after retiring 04:32 Emergency funds 08:07 Small businesses + cash 12:24 Emotional vs. financial decisions 15:25 I was market timing! 18:05 Cash? I-bonds? 24:05 Safety vs. opportunity 29:49 Why hold bonds? 33:20 Building cash reserves 38:40 Do I have too much cash? 44:37 FDIC limits + risk **Show notes, tools, resources + information: http://twosidesoffi.com **Our podcast: https://twosidesoffi.com/podcast/ **Eric’s "NOW" page at 30X40 Design Workshop: https://thirtybyforty.com/now **Jason's blog: https://thenextphaseisnow.com **Eric’s YouTube Channel: https://thirtybyforty.com/youtube #twosidesoffi #financialindependence #firemovement ‪@30by40‬ **Note: This content does not constitute investment advice and is being presented for informational and educational purposes only.