Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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What Is the Rule of 72 and How Can Investors Use It?The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Is Investing In Gold Worth It? How Gold Prices Have Changedgold Gold can do well in times of trouble but its long-term record isn't so lustrous.
By Dan Burrows
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What All Investors Should Know About The Life Cycle of a BondYour bond portfolio's return depends on everything from interest rate swings to defaults. Here's what to watch for.
By David Milstead
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Green and Sustainable Bonds Can Help Portfolios and the PlanetThe green and sustainable bond market continues to develop, creating opportunities for responsible investors who want portfolios that are diversified and impactful.
By Vishal Khanduja
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How to Spring Clean Your PortfolioRegular decluttering of our closets allows us to remove what's not working. The same can be done for our investments. Here's how to spring clean your portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks
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More Tools to Build a Bond LadderVanguard aims to launch a line of target-maturity corporate bond ETFs.
By David Milstead
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Fixed Indexed Annuities and Bonds: The Perfect Match?The prospect of more interest rate cuts has investors wondering how to enhance the bond portion of their portfolio. A fixed indexed annuity could be the answer.
By Keith Wiltfong, CFP®, CIMA®
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Passive Muni Investors: Is Your Strategy Missing the Mark?Passive investments in municipal bonds are popular, but do they come at a cost? Two recent examples show why an active approach can be more favorable.
By Peter Aloisi, CFA® Charterholder
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
