A Teen Guide to Buying Bonds

Download or read book A Teen Guide to Buying Bonds written by Tammy Gagne and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people have heard of savings bonds. You may even own some of these low-risk Treasuries yourself, but did you know that there are other types of Treasuries—or bonds—issued by the United States government, as well? Bonds are among the most common investments in the world today. Buying them isn’t diffi cult, but it can be confusing, especially for new investors. Use this guide to learn the important differences between Treasuries, municipal bonds (including general obligation and revenue bonds), and corporate bonds. Together these investments can help you create a diversifi ed fi nancial portfolio.