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The Eight-Rung Treasury Bond Ladder That Pays a 72-Year-Old $40,000 a Year With Zero Credit Risk on $850,000
Key takeaways
- Current May 2026 yields of 4.3% generate only $36,400 annually on $850,000, falling $3,600 short of the $40,000 target without adjustments.
- A retiree can close the income gap by committing an extra $85,000 in capital or extending maturities, but each choice carries trade-offs worth weighing carefully.
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The Eight-Rung Treasury Bond Ladder That Pays a 72-Year-Old $40,000 a Year With Zero Credit Risk on $850,000 New Africa / Shutterstock.com Drew Wood Mon, May 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM GMT+7 6 min read AGG Quick Read Treasury note ladders (AGG) offer retirees predictable income with zero credit risk and state tax exemption—no stock volatility required.
Current May 2026 yields of 4.3% generate only $36,400 annually on $850,000, falling $3,600 short of the $40,000 target without adjustments.
A retiree can close the income gap by committing an extra $85,000 in capital or extending maturities, but each choice carries trade-offs worth weighing carefully.
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