Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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The I-Bond Rate of 5.51% Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.Investing for Income The current I-bond rate is active through April 2027. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
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The Hottest Stocks Congress Is Trading Right NowSome of the stock trades made by members of the House and Senate might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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How to Cash in Savings Bondssavings Whether you bought savings bonds during inflation’s peak or have older bonds collecting dust, take these steps to cash them in.
By Ella Vincent
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How Much International Exposure (If Any) Should Your ETF Portfolio Have?International stocks can improve diversification, but U.S. investors still need to decide how much foreign exposure belongs in an ETF portfolio.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Structuring Annuity Laddering Strategies for Volatile MarketsSponsored by Jackson National
A turbulent bond market has made fixed income a risky bet. Annuity ladders offer an alternative to diversify your portfolio and generate income. Here's how.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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How to Buy Treasury BondsU.S. Treasury bonds are generally low-risk investments you can buy directly from the government or through brokers and ETFs.
By Tom Taulli
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Tech Stocks Hold This Baron Emerging Markets Fund BackThe Baron Emerging Markets Fund has generated an impressive return so far this year, but a rough patch for tech shares has capped its performance.
By Nellie S. Huang
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What to Make of the Bond Market RoutThe U.S. is now paying its highest interest rates on long-term debt in decades, but there is no rush to the exits. Here's what this means for investors.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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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
