Cash is Trash.. Again (VIDEO)


Refined Wealth Newsletter by Joe Ward

Cash is Trash.. in 2026 (Video)

Thanks for all of the great feedback from last week's post: 2026 Market Predictions.

In response I received a fantastic subscriber question regarding when and how much of your allocation should be in fixed income (bonds). My views on this are unconventional, which I'll cover next week. However, the video below is the precursor to that very topic.

If you feel like this post was made directed at your situation, be assured that almost every single person I've met with recently is in the exact same position. Excess cash is great problem that really hasn't been an issue.. but now it is. Here's why:

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More to come in next week's newsletter, where I'll introduce 'Refined Reserves' my unconventional approach to fixed income.


As always, stay the course.

Joe Ward, CFP®, RICP®

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