Folks, do you see these returns? That was from 1979 to 1996, 17 years. And the good times went on another 3 years too.
These returns are part of the history of total returns in the markets. Yet, you're never going to see this again. Nearly 17% annually for stocks and almost 11% for bonds.
Nope. Those days are gone.
Ed McQuarrie talks the REAL History of Stocks and Bond performance.
https://www.morningstar.com/funds/vanguard-wellesley-income-is-top-choice
Could be a great fund to start with starting in retirement and cash. Or use Vanguard Wellington and cash if you want to be more aggresive