Posts tagged as:

bonds

One of the hot topics of discussion lately is that of municipal bonds (also called munis). Recently, superstar investor Warren Buffett warned that they could be facing trouble in five to 10 years if the federal government doesn’t step in to help. On the other side, though, are those who see municipal bonds as a [...]

{ 0 comments }

With the recent volatility in the stock market, it is no surprise that some have been looking for investments that offer safer returns. Bonds appear to be one of these ’safe’ investments that offer nice returns with not much risk. Considering the fact that over the past 10 years corporate bonds and Treasuries have gained [...]

{ 2 comments }

TIPS to Fight Inflation

Money

Ever since the Federal Reserve lowered their key interest rate to 0%-.25%, there has been talk of rampant inflation becoming an issue.  Many economists even consider the possibility of hyper-inflation, a period of rapidly rising prices along with a declining value in the dollar.  All signs seem to point to at least a period of [...]

Read the full article →

Investing in Bonds for Portfolio Security and Modest Growth

Money

Bonds can provide your investment portfolio with a measure of stability. Investing in bonds can be confusing prospect for an individual investor due to the variety of bonds on offer. In this continuation of Investing Basics series, we explore the basics of bond investing and options for the investor.

Read the full article →