Diversification

Getting to Know Bonds

Many investors own bonds or debt based investments as a strategy for balancing the short-term market risk historically associated with stocks.1 It's important to understand the characteristics of bonds when making decisions about how to invest. A bond is an "IOU" for...

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Building a Bond Ladder

Retirees need their financial plans to meet two key objectives: generate ongoing income and preserve as much of their principal as possible. In many instances, the strategy of bond laddering may be helpful in pursuing both of these goals. What Is Laddering? A bond...

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