{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Penny & The Pint","title":"My Roman Empire: Why Boring Bonds Might Save Your Portfolio","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8e8b5c32\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":985,"description":"In this installment of the My Roman Empire series, John and Brendan tackle one of their most obsessed-about financial topics: bonds—often referred to as \"stocks' boring cousin.\"\nBefore diving into fixed income, the guys catch up on Brendan's ongoing ankle recovery (and his boot-wearing perks) and discuss Walmart's rollout of digital shelf pricing, exploring what dynamic pricing could mean for everyday consumers.\nIn the main segment, John and Brendan break down the fundamentals of bonds, explaining how they function as loans where you become the bank. They cover the core anatomy of a bond—principal, coupon rates, maturity dates, and credit ratings—while discussing how fixed income can help mitigate stock market volatility, diversify portfolios, and generate reliable income streams for retirement.\nConnect & ResourcesWebsite: oldirishguysfinancial.comEmail: info@oldirishguysfinancial.comCatch up on the series: thepennythepint.transistor.fm  Local Sponsor: SouthBMore.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/w0Ck19vGNJnOsxVOC4Ck3anPnoVDHnMaMHqDO040-FM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMmI2/MGU4ZGFmZmNhNTlk/MGExOTczMDUxZDU2/MDk5Zi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}