How would you invest for an 87 and 92-year-old who don't need to draw from their portfolio?

u/CancerandTaxes · Reddit — r/Bogleheads · September 14, 2026 at 04:46 · ⬆ 13 pts  | View on Reddit ↗
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Prefer FDLXX over HYSA for state tax
Author prefers FDLXX for state tax reasons when managing elder family members' finances, blending it with SGOV or BND rather than using a HYSA. The mechanism is state tax exemption on Treasury money market income. Main risk is that a local bank relationship is still valuable for aging folks despite lower yield.
u/CancerandTaxes Reddit r/Bogleheads
Blend SGOV with FDLXX for elder cash
Author blends SGOV with FDLXX or BND for elder family members' cash management, preferring it over a HYSA for state tax reasons. The mechanism is short-term Treasury exposure with state tax exemption. No specific catalyst or risk stated.
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BND in elder fixed income blend
Author includes BND in a blend with FDLXX and SGOV for elder family members' fixed income, never exceeding 50% of liquid assets in equities. The mechanism is intermediate bond exposure for stability. No specific catalyst or risk stated.
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