Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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3 Key Investing Moves to Make Before the End of the YearAs we approach the end of the calendar year, it's a good time for investors to think about taxes, diversification and investment limits.
By Jeff Reeves
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How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest RatesThe Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.
By Anne Kates Smith
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What Fed Rate Cuts Mean For Fixed-Income InvestorsThe Fed's rate-cutting campaign has the fixed-income market set for an encore of Q4 2024.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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Use This Stock Market Recipe for a Well-Diversified PortfolioFor years, large U.S. stocks were all you needed for a diversified portfolio. A broader mix is better now.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Bond Ratings and What They Meaninvesting Bond ratings measure the creditworthiness of your bond issuer. Understanding bond ratings can help you limit your risk and maximize your yield.
By Donna LeValley
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Playing Defense Pays Off for Our Favorite Junk Bond FundDefensive sectors weathered the April selloff well, which helped the Vanguard High-Yield Corporate outpace its peers.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Capitol Hill Stock Tracker: What Are Politicians Buying and Selling?Some of the trades made by members of the House and Senate might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Here's Why Munis Aren't Just for Wealthy Investors NowBuyers 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 TimesBonds 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
