How To Invest For Short-Term Goals
How To Invest For Short-Term Goals
January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

Are you saving for something big in the next few years, like a wedding or a down payment on a house? You might be wondering how to make your money work harder in the short term without taking on too much risk.

In this video, Frank talks about products he calls “defined outcome investments,” which may offer higher yields than traditional CDs and bonds while providing downside protection. Whether you’re planning for something in the next 1 to 3 years, Frank explains how these products might help you balance risk and reward.


Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:57 – Defined outcome investing products

2:43 – Reasons for a short-term investing time horizon

4:21 – The T.I.M.E. Blueprint

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