Bonds are a form of lending, not ownership. Issued by businesses, governments or agencies, they work like IOUs — investors lend money in exchange for regular interest payments and the return of ...

Investing in bonds can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio, providing a reliable source of income and helping to balance the risk of more volatile investments like stocks. Bonds, which are ...

Margaret Giles: Hi. I’m Margaret Giles with Morningstar. Who needs bonds? What bond types are the best to own, and which are best left out of your portfolio altogether? Joining me to discuss those ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. SungardenInvestment.com, former investment advisor and fund manager. U.S. Treasury Savings bonds may be familiar to long-term ...