Fixed income investments are financial vehicles that provide a predictable stream of income to investors. Echoing the value of such investments, financial advisor Matt Williamson notes, "Fixed income ...

The safest investments for a 401(k) highlight the need for low-risk options that provide stability and protection of principal. In this context, several investment choices stand out. Bond funds, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. There are a broad range of bond options available to you, ranging from safe investments like Treasuries to risky but high ...

Bonds are a great way to diversify your portfolio, but not all bonds are created equal. In fact, a big part of investing in bonds is knowing what type of risk you’re taking on before buying. To ...

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 ...

“Stocks get the pixels, bonds get the dollars,” wrote my colleague Sylvester Flood in Morningstar’s Global Fund Flows report earlier this year. It’s a paradox, to be sure. For years, a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. All investments carry risk. It’s inherent, multifaceted, ...

Tax-exempt bonds pay interest that is exempt from either federal or state income taxes — and in some cases, both. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

When you buy a bond, you’re loaning money to the bond’s issuer—which could be a corporation, a local municipality, a government agency or the federal government—with the intention of receiving back ...

The right type of investment account will accommodate your savings goals, investing style and account ownership wishes. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...