Been using this ICA guide from American Funds for well over 20 years and it never ceases to amaze me the insight into basic investing it provides, year after year after year.
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