Bonds

If you’ve ever looked into pest control services, you’ve probably come across the term “termite bonds.” What exactly is this bond, and when will you require it? We’ve put up a list of frequently asked questions for you! A termite bond, similar to a maintenance contract, is a guaranty between you and a termite provider. […]

TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) give inflation protection. As assessed by the Consumer Price Index, the principal of a TIPS increases with inflation and falls with deflation. When a TIPS matures, the adjusted principal or the original principal, whichever is greater, is paid to you. TIPS pay a fixed rate of interest twice a year. Because

The victim of abuse may develop sympathy for the perpetrator, which is reinforced by vicious cycles followed by remorse. One sort of trauma bonding is Stockholm syndrome. This article discusses what trauma bonding is, when it happens, and how to start the healing process. How do trauma attachments form? Trauma bonding is an abused person’s

A sovereign bond works similarly to a standard bond in that the buyer receives periodic interest payments from the issuer, in this case the government, and is repaid the face value of the bond when it matures. Are government bonds secure? In November 2015, the Indian government launched the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme to

Economic development, competing currencies, and hedging options are all reasons that drive demand for Treasuries. Remember that anything that increases demand for long-term Treasury bonds tends to lower interest rates (higher demand = higher price = lower yield or interest rates), while anything that decreases demand for bonds tends to raise interest rates (lower demand

A savings bond does not pay until you redeem it, unlike a standard bond, which pays you cash interest on a monthly basis (although the bond accrues interest over time). A savings bond can mature and then continue to exist, whereas a regular bond matures on a specified date and then ceases to exist. A

Governments sell savings bonds to individuals to help support federal spending while also providing a risk-free return. Savings bonds are purchased at a bargain and do not pay interest on a regular basis. Instead, as they get older, their value rises until they reach their full face value. The length of time it takes for

Savings bonds are regarded as one of the most secure investments available. The underlying principle is that the value of a savings bond grows over time, but it’s easy to lose track of how much it’s worth over time. The TreasuryDirect savings bond calculator, fortunately, makes determining the value of a purchased savings bond a

Savings bonds are regarded as one of the most secure investments available. The underlying principle is that the value of a savings bond grows over time, but it’s easy to lose track of how much it’s worth over time. The TreasuryDirect savings bond calculator, fortunately, makes determining the value of a purchased savings bond a

Individuals can vote on whether to fund the building and renovation of school facilities through a school bond election. It’s a request that the elected Board of Trustees be given the power to sell bonds when new facilities are needed. Is it wise to invest in school bonds? School bonds have a significant benefit over