Find out how to buy bonds. This tutorial covers bond features to consider before buying, prices, and the transaction costs involved.

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Bonds issued by our federal government are the topic of this tutorial. They include Treasury bonds, agency bonds, and more.

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Learn more about savings bonds -- those simple investments that have long been a staple among Americans.

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Bonds are not as flashy as stocks, but they are useful, low-risk, and quite reliable. Let's look at some major types of bonds.

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Find out what makes bonds issued by state and local governments so appealing to many investors.

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Learn how bond income is taxed. There are rules for savings bonds, municipal bonds, US government bonds, and discount and premium bonds.

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Annuities are a popular way to guarantee a stream of income in retirement. Let’s look at how they work.

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Deposit accounts can be an integral part of your financial planning toolkit, despite offering low returns. Let's find out why.

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A simple and straightforward investment, the CD is always popular among people looking to park their money.

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This tutorial examines mutual funds that invest in short-term government and corporate debts.

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