Graham Stephan Believes the Best Investments Are 'Boring.' He's Only Half Right

Whether you're saving for your long-term goals in a dedicated retirement plan like an IRA or have investments in a brokerage account, you're probably aware that you're taking on some degree of risk by virtue of not keeping your money in cash in the bank. In a recent tweet, investing guru Graham Stephan made the statement that "boring investments are usually the best long term." You'll often hear that bonds are a pretty safe investment.