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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This plain-English guide clearly explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Your friendly guide to trading the bond and bond fund market</b> <p>Bonds and bond funds are among the safest and most reliable investments you can make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income--if you do it right! <i>Bond Investing For Dummies</i> helps you do just that, with clear explanations of everything you need to know to build a diversified bond portfolio that will be there when you need it no matter what happens in the stock market.</p> <p>This plain-English guide clearly explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds for your needs. You'll get up to speed on the different bond varieties and see how to get the best prices when you sell.</p> <ul> <li>Covers the ups and downs of today's market, which reinforces the importance of bonds in a portfolio</li> <li>Explains how a radical fall in interest rates make bond investing trickier than ever</li> <li>Explores the historic downgrade of U.S. Treasuries and its possible effects on government bonds</li> </ul> <p>If you're an investor looking for a resource that helps you understand, evaluate, and incorporate bonds into your portfolio, <i>Bond Investing For Dummies</i> has you covered.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>Learn to: </i></b> <ul> <li>Buy and sell bonds and bond funds</li> <li>Measure bond returns and risk</li> <li>Diversify your portfolio</li> <li>Avoid common investing mistakes</li> </ul> <p><b>Your friendly guide to navigating the bond and bond fund market</b> <p>Bonds and bond funds can be among the safest and most reliable investments you make to ensure an ample and dependable retirement income -- if you choose wisely! This plain-English guide explains the pros and cons of investing in bonds, how they differ from stocks, and the best (and worst!) ways to select and purchase bonds. <ul> <li><b>Bond appetit --</b> get a crash course on what makes a bond a bond, how they're bought and sold, and how they're rated</li> <li><b>Not your grandfather's bonds --</b> discover the advantages and potential drawbacks of bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, corporations, government agencies, municipalities, and other (sometimes more exotic) entities</li> <li><b>To risk or not to risk --</b> assess just how much investment risk you should be taking and how -- by using a mix of bonds -- you can minimize that risk for optimal return</li> <li><b>Bonds away --</b> grasp the role of bond brokers, get the scoop on researching bond prices and true yields, and find out how to avoid getting stuck with fixed-income rip-offs</li> <li><b>Protect your bond nest egg --</b> find out if your bond portfolio is enough to replace your paycheck -- and pare down or beef up your fixed-income allocation accordingly</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find: </b> <ul> <li>The key reason to invest in bonds or bond funds</li> <li>An introduction to Treasuries, corporate bonds, and more</li> <li>The science of portfolio building</li> <li>Guidance for making the right bond selections</li> <li>The 4-1-1 on interest and taxes on interest</li> <li>Tips for working with a bond broker or agent</li> <li>Common misconceptions about bonds</li> <li>A helpful Q&A with bond fund guru Dan Fuss</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Russell Wild, MBA, </b> is the author or coauthor of many nonfiction books, including <i>Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies, Index Investing For Dummies, </i> and <i>One Year to an Organized Financial Life</i>. He is a NAPFA-certified financial advisor, registered with the Pennsylvania Securities Commission.

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