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The Ultimate Guide to Series I Bonds and Guaranteed Returns

Guest Blogger on June 24, 2022

Here’s everything you need to know about this type of government savings bond — which happens to be a shrewd investment these days.

How to Invest When Both Stocks and Bonds Are Falling

Miranda Marquit on May 27, 2022

What the heck are you supposed to do when there’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide? Here are some tips.

This Government Bond Now Pays 9.62% — Should You Buy?

Chris Kissell on May 2, 2022

The federal government is offering a record-high return on inflation-based bonds. Here’s what you should know before buying.

10 Retirement Investments That Don’t Involve Stocks, Bonds or Other Financial Products

Will Kenton on January 20, 2022

These are incredibly valuable investments, but they don’t always get talked about as much.

Vanguard ‘All-in-One Bond Solution’ Coming Soon

Chris Kissell on September 15, 2021

The actively managed mutual fund has a conservative-to-moderate risk profile.

Should I Buy Inflation Bonds?

Stacy Johnson on February 11, 2019

Looking for protection against inflation? Look no further than Uncle Sam: When inflation goes up, I-bonds pay more.

Should I Invest in Bonds?

Stacy Johnson on May 21, 2018

When is the best time to invest in bonds or bond funds? Hint: This isn’t it.

Saturday School: Learn How Stocks Differ From Bonds

Money Talks News on January 26, 2018

Watch this video to learn about the differences between these two key financial instruments.

Saturday School – Learn How Interest Rate Moves Affect the Value of Your Bonds

Money Talks News on September 8, 2017

Learn why changes in interest rates can make your bonds more — or less — valuable on the open market.

Ask Stacy: Why Is My Bond Fund Losing Money?

Stacy Johnson on December 9, 2016

There’s no investment safer than U.S. Treasury bonds. But here’s something odd: You can lose money by investing in them. If you own a bond or a bond mutual fund, you really need to read this.

Savings Bonds Are Now as Popular as VCRs

Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014

Once the go-to gift for birthdays and graduations, savings bonds appear to be facing extinction.

Furniture Buyers Beware: Bonded Leather Isn’t Actually Leather

Brandon Ballenger on July 1, 2013

Bonded leather furniture may look and even smell like real leather at a fraction of the price — but it may have very little real leather in it.

Ask Stacy: Should I Shun Stocks and Buy Bonds?

Michael Koretzky on October 21, 2010

Having no money in these volatile economic times is stressful – but so is having some money and not knowing where to invest it.

Using Savings Bonds as Tax-Free College Savings? 7 Things to Know First

Stacy Johnson on March 28, 2010

There are exceptions to nearly every rule. But the rule allowing you to earn tax-free interest on EE savings bonds when used for education seems to have more exceptions than most. Before you buy EE bonds for education, read this first!