# Mailbag, incl: Do bonds belong in my portfolio? October 18, 2026

An episode of [Motley Fool Money](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1118867383), 17 Oct 2026, 1 h 20 min.

Audio: https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/820f09cf-2ace-4180-a92d-aa4c0008f5fb/c1c22a03-f4e2-49e4-9eff-abb2003ac099/127a13e7-43bc-4842-9a24-b4e3017e33de/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=25111702-47b4-423f-9d57-abb2003ac0a7

– What happens to lenders mortgage insurance in a downturn? – Do bonds belong in my portfolio? – What can I draw down before retirement? – How should I own shares for my young kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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