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2-Minute Money Manager: 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.
Ask Stacy: 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!
Viewer Question: Emergency Savings: Bank Account or Savings Bonds?
Stacy Johnson on November 18, 2009
In an emergency, should you use the money in your savings account or cash in your savings bonds?
6 Ways to Guarantee Yourself a Steady Retirement Income
Brandon Ballenger on April 7, 2019
Saving is just one part of the retirement equation. Find out what you must do now to guarantee income in your golden years.
How to Start Investing in Real Estate With as Little as $500
Miranda Marquit on March 31, 2019
If you would like to diversify your portfolio by investing in real estate but don’t have the cash to buy property, you should know about this option.
25 Things Millennials Are Killing Off
Gael F. Cooper on March 26, 2019
Every generation gets blamed for something. This one is piling up responsibility for the demise of many a time-honored tradition.
9 Types of Retirement Income That Are Tax-Free
Brandon Ballenger on March 24, 2019
Believe it or not, there are lots of things Uncle Sam can’t touch — so long as you play by the rules.
How All 50 States Tax Your Retirement Income
Alex Valdes on March 21, 2019
Find out which states are friendly, and not-so friendly, with the money you’ll need in your later years.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get a Variable Annuity?
Stacy Johnson on March 18, 2019
Some variable annuities offer all the upside of the stock market without any of the downside. Too bad that protection comes at a cost.
4 Ways to Tax-Proof Your Investment Portfolio
Brandon Ballenger on March 4, 2019
Here are some simple strategies for keeping Uncle Sam as far away from your investments as is legally possible.
7 Tax Breaks You Can Kiss Goodbye This Year
Karla Bowsher on March 3, 2019
These federal income tax deductions have been worth thousands of dollars. But you can’t claim them on your 2018 return.
The 10 Golden Rules of Retiring Rich
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 1, 2019
You don’t have to be wealthy now to be a millionaire at retirement.
7 States, Counties and Towns That Will Pay You to Relocate
Alex Valdes on February 26, 2019
Financial incentives beckon workers who will start out — or start over — in these areas across the U.S.
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