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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Examine the advantages and disadvantages of deposit accounts. They can be valuable tools for the investor, even the investor who also chooses to invest in volatile markets. In addition to studying the basic makeup of deposit accounts, you will be introduced to a form of account called the central asset account. Finally, you will learn how you can use deposit accounts as part of an overall investment approach.

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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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