Bonds
News, insights and expert analysis on bonds from the team at Kiplinger.
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What Is the Rule of 72 and How Can Investors Use It?
The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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Is Investing In Gold Worth It? How Gold Prices Have Changed
gold Gold can do well in times of trouble but its long-term record isn't so lustrous.
By Dan Burrows
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What All Investors Should Know About The Life Cycle of a Bond
Your bond portfolio's return depends on everything from interest rate swings to defaults. Here's what to watch for.
By David Milstead
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Green and Sustainable Bonds Can Help Portfolios and the Planet
The green and sustainable bond market continues to develop, creating opportunities for responsible investors who want portfolios that are diversified and impactful.
By Vishal Khanduja
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How to Spring Clean Your Portfolio
Regular decluttering of our closets allows us to remove what's not working. The same can be done for our investments. Here's how to spring clean your portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks
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The I-Bond Rate Until November Is Mildly Attractive. Here's Why.
Investing for Income The current I-bond rate, set in November, is active through April 2026. It presents an attractive value, if not as attractive as in the recent past.
By David Muhlbaum
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
By Jeff Reeves
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More Tools to Build a Bond Ladder
Vanguard aims to launch a line of target-maturity corporate bond ETFs.
By David Milstead
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How to Master Index Investing
Index investing allows market participants the ability to build their ideal portfolios using baskets of stocks and bonds. Here's how it works.
By Nellie S. Huang
