A new option on tax forms this year allows you to designate part or all of your refund to purchase paper savings bonds known as I-bonds.
Municipal bonds have long been the darlings of fixed-income investors, but “downgrade risk” now looms over this market.
Days after the Fed seemed to sound the alarm that the era of near-zero interest rates is ending, Ben Bernanke tempered expectations.
A new yield curve record was set recently, but what does that really mean for you? BankingMyWay explains the effect on lending.
Bonds have long been the backbone of the conservative portion of an investment portfolio, but now bonds are looking shakier. Can you cut the risk?
When bank savings and money markets pay almost nothing, it seems logical to reach for a bit more yield by taking on a smidgeon of additional risk.
Returns on long-term bonds may appear higher than other investments, but before you buy in, remember that appearances can be deceiving.
Does the word bond make you think of 007 and shaken martinis? Here's are some helpful Web sites on bond investments.
Tax-exempt bonds from state and local governments may make a nice addition to your portfolio.
The best way to buy bonds, whether you're 21 or 65.
