Changing to ETFs for Fixed Income

I've been purchasing the bond ETFs in different accounts over the past couple weeks.   Although too short to really tell yet, I think the decision has been a good one.  Since interest rates appear to be declining, the bonds have been stable or slightly up, even after going ex-dividend. 

For now, I'm going to hold on purchasing any more bonds and wait to see how the government shutdown affects the rates.    If the EFT prices increase, I will just hold. If the ETF prices drop, I will consider buying more.   In either case, I will be getting a monthly interest dividend which will contribute to our retirement paycheck.

For more specifics on the bonds see Evaluating Owning Bond ETFs

For more details on a retirement paycheck see Creating a Retirement "Paycheck."

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