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To: The Ox who wrote (1370)	1/7/2013 4:17:33 PM
From: The Ox	Respond to of 8247

Open question to all: I know a few people in their 80s, who have nearly all of their money in bond funds. While this has been the best place to park their money for the past 20 years, I was asked recently to offer a few alternative ideas. With the prospect of higher interest rates looming on the horizon, even if it's 2 years away, it appears that bond funds would not be the place to be once rates start moving higher. One could even say that since the middle of last year, that bond yields have started to look like they are "wanting" to inch higher. CD ladders and a few other options are out there. I'm sure that many other, relatively safe places are available for people who've "played the game right" all their lives but are now faced with the reality that simply parking money in bond funds may not be the proper place in the future. Thanks in advance!!