Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The 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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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is expected to lower interest rates at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Bond ETFs are useful in a diversified portfolio, but investors should be aware of interest rate sensitivity, credit quality, liquidity, and tax efficiency.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Here's Why Munis Aren't Just for Wealthy Investors Now
Buyers of all levels should be intrigued by municipal bonds' steep yield curve, strong credit fundamentals and yield levels offering an income buffer.
By Paul Malloy
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Bonds Pay in Good and Bad Times
Bonds can act as a financial safety net through good times and bad. But different bonds carry different returns and risks, so do your homework before investing.
By David Rodeck
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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
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Is Investing In Gold Worth It? How Gold Prices Have Changed
gold Gold tends to do well in times of trouble, but its long-term record isn't so lustrous.
By Dan Burrows
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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. How do they work?
By Lisa Gerstner
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Financial Fact vs Fiction: Why Inflation Is Lower, But Prices Are Not
Do you think bonds protect you from stock losses? Are you confident your assets will go to your intended heirs if all you have is a will? Think again — and read on for other myths that could be leading you astray.
By Scott McClatchey, CFP®