The bond market is roughly two times the size of the stock market. Stocks get most of the attention but big money is in bonds. And when it comes to

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As retail investors diversify outside of an equities-only portfolio, many are looking at savings bonds as an opportunity to capitalize on rising interest rates. Historically, they are one of the

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Bonds are generally considered a defensive investment and a safe haven when markets trend down or become volatile. Yet, it’s important to remember that bonds aren’t immune to economic forces.

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After settling to historic lows, bond yields are coming back up. Rising interest rates are also an opportunity for retirees and passive income investors to begin exploring the best performing

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With inflation topping multi-decade records, it’s no wonder investors are looking for answers. Retired folks may be especially concerned. After all, stubborn inflation makes it harder for them to stretch

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Fixed-rate bonds have been a popular investment tool for centuries. Investors make an investment in a fixed-rate bond by lending money to the issuer for a specified time. At the

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What ultra-safe investment is currently paying a high interest rate? The answer is certain Treasury Direct bonds.  For instance, inflation-indexed Series I bonds issued from November 2021 to April 2022

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It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep. That adage applies to investment income as well as wages. Investors in tax-free bonds don’t have to worry about the federal

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