The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 365: Bond Market Update and the History of the 401(k)

Episode 365 of the Independent Advisors Podcast. Aaron Cramer and Nick Whitaker cover a lot of ground this week, including the bond market, Treasury yields, and the Treasury Department's decision to double its bond buyback program after 30-year yields hit their highest level since 2007.

Also covered: why more companies raising guidance than lowering it is a bullish signal, how 2026 compares to past midterm election years, and whether the "US debt crisis" headlines are overblown.

Plus, a look back at the history of the 401(k), including how stock ownership among Americans has grown from less than 20% in 1983 to over 60% today, and proposed IRS and Treasury guidance that could modernize retirement account rollovers.

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Blog Post from Charlie Vilello on August 18th - https://bilello.blog/2026/the-week-in-charts-8-18-26

Post on X from Ben Carlson on August 19th - https://x.com/awealthofcs/status/2090190352745447726?s=12&t=Godkt5FzuqWcmpmvo2G5Jg

Post on X from Astra Insights on August 13th - https://x.com/AstraInsights/status/2087985036348059822?s=20

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