Investment

Financial institutions discontinued issuing paper versions of Series EE and Series I savings bonds on January 1, 2012. Many of us still own bonds in paper form, even though any bonds purchased after this date are stored electronically. Since the United States Treasury shut down the Savings Bond Wizard in May 2018, you have two […]

Since the end of the Great Recession, the 10-year yield has been hovering around 3%. The last time rates were above this level was during the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes in 2018, however that wave of monetary hawkishness faded soon. Due to the perception of limited long-term economic growth, the 10-year was only 2% heading

Down markets provide an opportunity for investors to investigate an area that newcomers may overlook: bond investing. Government bonds are often regarded as the safest investment, despite the fact that they are unappealing and typically give low returns when compared to equities and even other bonds. Nonetheless, given their track record of perfect repayment, holding

Treasury bonds can be an useful investment for people seeking security and a fixed rate of interest paid semiannually until the bond’s maturity date. Bonds are an important part of an investing portfolio’s asset allocation since their consistent returns serve to counter the volatility of stock prices. Bonds make up a bigger part of the

“The I bond is a fantastic choice for inflation protection because you receive a fixed rate plus an inflation rate added to it every six months,” explains McKayla Braden, a former senior counselor for the Department of the Treasury, referring to a twice-yearly inflation premium. Why invest: The Series I bond’s payment is adjusted semi-annually

High-yield bonds provide stronger long-term returns than investment-grade bonds, as well as superior bankruptcy protection and portfolio diversity than equities. Unfortunately, the high-profile demise of “Junk Bond King” Michael Milken tarnished high-yield bonds’ reputation as an asset class. High-yield bonds have a larger risk of default and volatility than investment-grade bonds, as well as more

If you’re approaching retirement age or are a more conservative investor in general, investing your 401(k) assets in bonds may make sense. However, doing so may cost you in the long run in terms of portfolio growth. Talking to your 401(k) plan administrator or financial advisor about the best strategy to weather a bear market

Even for college, savings bonds are not the ideal investment. The rate of return is determined by the United States government and market conditions, and the bonds can take up to 20 years to completely mature and double their original value. Is purchasing savings bonds worthwhile? Savings bonds are a fantastic way to diversify your

Treasury bonds can be an useful investment for people seeking security and a fixed rate of interest paid semiannually until the bond’s maturity date. Bonds are an important part of an investing portfolio’s asset allocation since their consistent returns serve to counter the volatility of stock prices. Bonds make up a bigger part of the

Treasury bonds can be an useful investment for people seeking security and a fixed rate of interest paid semiannually until the bond’s maturity date. Bonds are an important part of an investing portfolio’s asset allocation since their consistent returns serve to counter the volatility of stock prices. Bonds make up a bigger part of the