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What is a bond? Bonds typically move inversely to stocks. If stocks are down, bonds will be up. During stock market weakness, bonds will lessen portfolio damage.

Muni bonds are often assumed to be second only to U.S. treasury bonds in safety. Past default rates don't support this view, however.

In a review of government savings bonds, the EE and I bonds are pretty sound investments. There are rules that need to be followed in regard to bond maturity and we've got everything written in our savings bond review.

Investing in bonds can reduce your investment risk and smooth the returns in your portfolio. A bond fund makes it easy to invest in bonds.

Many of us don’t really hear much about bonds. However, bonds can be an interesting addition to your portfolio. They offer a certain degree of safety in some situations, and they can also provide a regular source of income.

Remember the days when you'd get a bond in an envelope for your birthday from Grandma? Well say goodbye to paper bonds and hello to electronic bonds as the Treasury is changing how bonds are issued.