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IntroductionA short-term bond is a type of debt security that matures in less than five years. Short-term bonds are typically…
IntroductionSavings bonds are a type of investment that can be used to save for the future. They are a low-risk,…
IntroductionA Treasury bill (T-bill) is a short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. government with a maturity of less than…
IntroductionA Treasury bond (T-bond) is a debt security issued by the United States government and backed by its full faith…
IntroductionA corporate bond is a debt security issued by a corporation and sold to investors. Corporate bonds are generally considered…
IntroductionA high-yield bond is a type of bond that offers a higher yield than other bonds. These bonds are also…
IntroductionA junk bond, also known as a high-yield bond, is a type of bond that offers a higher yield than…
IntroductionA municipal bond is a debt security issued by a state, municipality, or county to finance its capital expenditures. Municipal…
IntroductionA zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest payments. Instead, the bond is sold…