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Bonds

Understand how bonds work
and how they fit into your
investment plan.

How do I make or lose money on bond funds?

How do strip bonds, index bonds, and real return bonds work?

How can I diversify the bonds I buy?

Bonds can be safe investments. You know how much interest you will make. And you get back the money you invest at a set date. But you can lose money on bonds, too.

How do bonds work?

Chapter 1:
What is a bond?
Chapter 2:
What makes investing in bonds risky?
Chapter 3:
How does investing in bond mutual funds work?
Chapter 4:
What choices do I have to make when I buy a bond?
Chapter 5:
Are bonds a good choice for me?

How much do bonds pay?

Chapter 1:
How do I make or lose money on bonds?
Chapter 2:
How much money will I make on a bond that I hold to maturity?
Chapter 3:
How do interest rates affect what bonds pay if I sell early?
Chapter 4:
What bonds protect me more from inflation and interest rates?
Chapter 5:
How do experts predict what bonds will be worth over time?

How do I buy and sell stocks & bonds?

Chapter 1:
What do I need to know before I buy stocks or bonds?
Chapter 2:
How do I use a stockbroker to buy stocks and bonds?
Chapter 3:
How do I use a stockbroker to sell stocks and bonds?
Chapter 4:
How do I get a good mix of stocks and bonds?
Chapter 5:
How do I choose a stockbroker?

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