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 ...

Bonds are a form of lending, not ownership. Issued by businesses, governments or agencies, they work like IOUs — investors lend money in exchange for regular interest payments and the return of ...

Buying savings bonds is a process that begins with understanding what a savings bond is. It is a type of debt security issued by the U.S. Treasury to support government spending. Investors lend money ...