Series I Savings Bonds remain a hedge against inflation, but their appeal is waning as rates are expected to drop and other cash alternatives become more competitive. TIPS offer superior real yields ...

Bonds are fixed-income instruments that corporations, governments, and municipalities issue to raise capital. In return for the capital provided, the issuer pays interest over a set period and repays ...

Quick explanation of how TIPs work, as these are somewhat niche securities. TIPs are treasury inflation-protected securities. As with normal treasuries, TIPs are issued by the U.S. Treasury, backed by ...

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Treasuries, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds play different roles in income portfolios.Higher bond yields typically reflect higher risk.Taxes can ...

Perhaps the biggest headache for any investor is that no asset offers complete safety. Inflation gnaws away at cash; gold might offer protection but its price has soared so high that it feels less ...