Baby boomers nearing retirement should invest in bonds to safeguard their assets and reduce their risks in the stock market, but many fear with interest rates at a low level, bonds will decline in ...

Bonds help add diversity to your portfolio and control risk. But they can be complicated. Learning about how to buy and sell a bond is just as important as why to buy or sell a bond. These two ...

Bonds help add diversity to your portfolio and control risk. But they can be complicated. Bond ratings can help you decide whether to make an investment or not. We can help you understand the ...

Get the scoop on everything from long bonds to T-bills. If you've ever wondered what the "long bond" and "zero coupon bonds" are, wonder no more. Bonds come with a variety of maturity periods. The ...

One of the ways that many investors shore up their portfolios is by adding bonds, particularly U.S. government bonds. Treasury securities can provide investors with a reasonable expectation of ...

Why do I need to have a surety bond? The short answer is “because THEY said so!” It’s the law. What does a bond do, anyway? Surety bonds are similar to insurance in that they offer protection from ...

When you buy a bond, you are essentially loaning money to the entity that issued the bond. The company or organization promises to pay you back the total value of the loan, plus interest which ...

In my latest podcast, I answer a series of frequently asked questions about bonds.

United States Treasury securities, often called treasuries, are debt obligations issued by the U.S. government and secured by the full faith and credit and power to tax and borrow of the United ...

Investing in municipal bonds may offer a tax-free income stream, but such bonds are not without risks.