Category: Bond Investing

The bond market is roughly two times the size of the stock market. Stocks get most of the attention but … Continue ReadingDistressed Debt Investing

As retail investors diversify outside of an equities-only portfolio, many are looking at savings bonds as an opportunity to capitalize … Continue ReadingHow do Savings Bonds Work as Defensive Investments?

Bonds are generally considered a defensive investment and a safe haven when markets trend down or become volatile. Yet, it’s … Continue ReadingLooking Closer at Bonds Inflation Risk

After settling to historic lows, bond yields are coming back up. Rising interest rates are also an opportunity for retirees … Continue ReadingA Closer Look at the Best Performing Bond Funds of 2022

With inflation topping multi-decade records, it’s no wonder investors are looking for answers. Retired folks may be especially concerned. After … Continue ReadingSeries I Bonds Explained

Fixed-rate bonds have been a popular investment tool for centuries. Investors make an investment in a fixed-rate bond by lending … Continue ReadingAre Fixed-Rate Bonds a Good Investment?

What ultra-safe investment is currently paying a high interest rate? The answer is certain Treasury Direct bonds.  For instance, inflation-indexed … Continue ReadingTreasury Direct Bonds

It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep. That adage applies to investment income as well as wages. Investors … Continue ReadingUnderstanding Tax-Free Bonds