Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Portfolio for Midterm ElectionsMidterm election preseason is a good time to see if your risk tolerance and long-term objectives are still aligned, not to make big changes to your portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks
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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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Are Higher Rates on the Horizon? Here's How to Prepare Your PortfolioBond market "vigilantes" are telling the Fed to focus on fighting inflation.
By Anne Kates Smith
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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 David Dittman
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Should You Buy Individual Bonds?For investors seeking a specific level of income or who have cash needs down the road, a portfolio of individual bonds can make a lot of sense.
By Nellie S. Huang
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How to De-Risk Your Portfolio in 5 Different ScenariosIf you're worried about the market or your personal circumstances, take these steps to help you sleep at night.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?Markets When does the market open? While the stock market has regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne
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Why Smart Investors Are Skipping Long-Term Bonds TodayLong-term bonds can be a trap in the current market. Discover this simple strategy to earn higher yields with short-term Treasuries and corporate bond funds.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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Are Total Market Bond Funds a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio?Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio.
By Brian Spinelli, CFP®, AIF®
