Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Pick Dividend ETFs and Bond ETFs for Retirement IncomeSponsored by Savant
Beyond yield, retirement investors should also assess dividend and bond ETFs for risk, tax efficiency and payout frequency.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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How to Invest for Higher RatesInterest rates declined from 1981 until 2020, but we may now be in a long-term trend in the opposite direction. Here's how investors can prepare.
By James K. Glassman
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AI Boom Pushes Bond Yields Higher: What It Means to InvestorsTech companies are borrowing so heavily to fund the AI build-out that they're driving up interest rates and setting up a government-debt headache.
By Blaine Townsend, CIMC®, CIMA®
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What's Happening in the Bond Market Right Now (And Should You Adjust Your Portfolio?)The Federal Reserve rate hike has gotten most of the coverage, but several other issues are pushing bond yields higher.
By Kyle Woodley
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Stock Market Holidays in 2026: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street HolidaysMarkets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2026.
By Kyle Woodley
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The I-Bond Rate of 4.26% Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.Investing for Income The current I-bond rate, set in May, is active through October 2026. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
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Best Bond Funds to BuyThe best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
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Flexibility Helps This Top Fidelity Bond Fund ThriveManagers of Fidelity Strategic Income, a top Kiplinger fund pick, shift allocations based on opportunity, which has helped it outperform.
By Nellie S. Huang
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The 'Ultra-Low-Risk Portfolio' for RetireesShifting away from stocks reduces risk, but as this week's Wealth Wise column explains, you still need to beat inflation. Here's how to balance safety and peace of mind.
By Maurie Backman
