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What Are Bonds?

A short and simple description of bonds. read more »
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Asset Allocation Explained

A brief and simple explanation of asset allocation. read more »
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Am I Crazy For Being Out of the Stock Market for 14 Years

I sold my stocks in the Summer of 1996. My money has been in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), IBonds and Certificates of Deposit (CDs)[...] read more »
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Say Goodbye to Paper Bonds, Say Hello to Electronic Bonds

Remember the days when you'd get a bond in an envelope for your birthday from Grandma? Well say goodbye to paper bonds and hello to electronic bonds[...] read more »
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Building a Fixed Income portfolio with ETF’s « Intelligent Speculator

What should a fixed income portfolio include?
The basic fixed income portfolio would contain some Government bonds, Corporate Bonds and Internatio[...] read more »
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How to Use Junk Bonds in Your Portfolio

Want to know how to use junk bonds in your portfolio? Junk bonds are bonds issued by companies whom the ratings agencies have deemed a credit risk. read more »
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Investing: Choosing Something Other Than Stocks

There are a number of investment opportunities and choices available to you. Here are two: bonds and currencies. read more »
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Bond Week Begins – What is a Bond?

Introduction to this series on Bonds, starting with what is a bond and it's components. read more »
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What Are Real Return Bonds?

Real return bonds are mainly a buy-and-hold investment. They are best purchased when inflation is expected to rise. read more »
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Disadvantages of Investing in Treasury Bills

Even with some of the advantages associated with investing in Treasury bonds, there are some disadvantages to be aware of. Investing in Treasury bond[...] read more »
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Even Very Young Investors Should Own Bonds - Amateur Asset Allocator

Many risk-tolerant young investors eschew owning bonds, opting to go 100% stocks in an effort to maximize returns. That's probably a mistake. read more »
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Looking at the Two Main Types of Bonds

A look at corporate and government bonds. read more »
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TIPS to Fight Inflation

You can use TIPS as part of your strategy to protect your investment portfolio from inflation. read more »
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9 Terrific Investing Website That is Sure to Suck Up Your Time

Which ones do you frequent and which is your favorite? read more »
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The Differences in Corporate, Municipal, and Federal Bonds

An easy to read article on various types of bonds... read more »
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