Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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What Is the Par Value of Bonds?
Understanding par value will help you determine the value of a bond.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How to Master Index Investing
Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Best Investing Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
As we approach the end of the calendar year, it's a good time for investors to think about taxes, diversification and investment limits.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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What's Better Than Investing in Crypto? These 'Boring' Picks
Cryptocurrency may be good for a thrill, but older investors are better off with assets like bonds, guaranteed annuities, CDs and maybe dividend-paying stocks.
By Ken Nuss Published
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Winners and Losers of Fed Rate Cuts
Navigating interest-rate changes can seem daunting, but these areas of the fixed-income market could perform better (or worse) than others.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
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Inflation Made I-Bonds Popular. What Now?
savings bonds Inflation has made Series I savings bonds, known as I-bonds, enormously popular with risk-averse investors. So how do they work?
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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10 Things You Should Know About Bonds
Investing for Income Bonds can be more complex than stocks, but it's not hard to become a knowledgeable fixed-income investor.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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Tips for Honing Your Bond Investing Strategy
Building a good, high-quality foundation is critical when selecting a mix of bond funds that match your risk tolerance and return objectives.
By Brandon Zureick, CFA® Published
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Will the Fed Cut Rates in September? Here's What Experts Predict
The race is already on to predict the trajectory of future reductions to borrowing costs.
By Dan Burrows Last updated