TIPS — short for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — are a kind of U.S. government bond that can help safeguard your wealth from inflation. TIPS are indexed to inflation, so as prices rise, your ...

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 ...

Discover how coupon bonds work, their benefits in today's market, and how they affect your investment strategy. Understand the nuances of semiannual interest payments.

Vanguard Intermediate Corporate Bond ETF is this year’s top performer with a 5.4% year-to-date advance. As the second-strongest performer this year for bonds, the iShares TIPS Bond ETF suggests that ...

Inflation is the monster in the closet for many investors, and that's why Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are objects of great interest lately. The government-guaranteed bonds are ...