Search Results for “bond”

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?

10 Amazon Purchases We Are Loving Right Now

Money Talks News on September 15, 2019

These practical products make everyday life a little easier.

9 Tips for Sane and Successful Stock Investing

Marilyn Lewis on September 4, 2019

Here’s how to seize growth without losing your mind.

How to Earn Serious Money From Your Idle RV

Jim Gold on August 24, 2019

This online platform, a lot like Airbnb, makes it easy to rent out your trailer or motorhome when you’re not using it to folks who want to take an RV adventure.