Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Inflation, Deflation and Other 'Flations' Impact Your Stock Portfolio
There are five different types of "flations" that not only impact the economy, but also your investment returns. Here's how to adjust your portfolio for each one.
By Kim Clark
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Is This New Portfolio Allocation Trend a Fad or a Winner?
The 25x4 portfolio is supposed to be the new 60/40. Should you bite?
By Nellie S. Huang
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Junk Bonds Are Anything But
Becoming an Investor It is time for high-yield skeptics to concede that the rewards from junk bonds trounce the perceived risks.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This Year
Following a red-hot run for the equities market, folks are looking for smart ways to invest this year. Stocks, bonds and CDs all have something to offer in 2024.
By Jeff Reeves
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The Worst Types of Stocks to Buy
stocks The worst types of stocks to buy are those prone to extreme bouts of volatility that can create big headaches – and losses – for investors.
By Jeff Reeves
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Is It A Good Time To Cash In Your I Bonds?
Given certain economic forces, this may be the right time to cash in your I bonds.
By Sandra Block
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Should You Still Have Bonds in Your Portfolio?
It’s easy to wonder if how we invest in bonds should change after the past few years. And if you’re taking a long-term view of investing, what should you do?
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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These New TIPS ETFs Make It Easier To Build A Bond Ladder
Blackrock recently launched ETFs that make it easier to invest in TIPS and build a bond ladder.
By Kim Clark
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Fidelity Strategic Income Fund Excels In Hard Year for Bonds
The fixed-income market was volatile in 2023, but this Fidelity bond fund outperformed its peers thanks to strategic moves by management.
By Nellie S. Huang
