5 Ideas to Consider Before the Fed Begins Cutting Rates

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Your cash has been working overtime these past two years—but that high-yield honeymoon might be ending soon. With the Fed widely expected to start cutting interest rates in the coming months, now is the time to act.
In this episode of Retirement Approved, Matt and Steve share five smart moves to consider before rates drop.

From lesser-known strategies like BOX to more familiar options like bonds, MYGAs, and fixed index annuities, they explain how to position cash for better returns and tax efficiency. You’ll also hear their take on market timing, staggering maturities, and why waiting for rates to fall before making a move could backfire.

If you’re sitting on a large cash balance, this conversation will help you make the most of today’s rates before they’re gone.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:
📦 BOXX strategy – Convert bank interest into long-term capital gains for tax efficiency.
📉 Bonds are back – Rates and risk/reward profiles are improving after a tough decade.
🛡 MYGAs – Lock in 4–6% guaranteed rates for multiple years before they drop.
📈 Fixed index annuities – Participate in market upside without downside risk.
⏳ Don’t wait – Opportunities may be gone by the time rates fall below your “trigger” level.

0:00 – Intro
1:30 – First 2 Cash Alternatives
3:16 – MYGAs
5:26 – Annuities
7:44 – Alternative #5
9:04 – How do you choose?

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