How and Why to Buy, Sell, or Invest in Government Bonds
Basic introductory information about government bonds
As talk about corporate junk bonds rises above a murmur in the investing world thoughts about the relationship of “junk status” to government deficits and debt levels may (should) filter into your thinking about buying government issued and backed bonds. Take a moment to reflect upon … Read more
As far as choice goes, the federal government offers an array of bonds, treasuries, and other investment options to any US citizen. Of the bonds offered, the more commonly purchased are government bonds, t-bills, and i-bonds. Government Bonds Government bonds considered the safest of the … Read more
What is a government bond? A government bond is: A written promise or agreement – as in “being bound” or “my word is my bond” – which is usually contained in a writing or document called a “bond” Which promise is made by a government, … Read more
Government bonds are considered to be least-risk investments. They are backed by the full faith and credit of the government. Standard & Poor’s gives U.S. government bonds the highest rating possible. Government bonds carry some financial risks, just like any other investment. Federal government bonds … Read more
Government bonds are an investment like and unlike any other bond. Like corporate bonds, which may be used instead of public stock offerings to fund corporate expansions, U.S. government bonds are issued to, “help to finance the federal government”, which as you know is a … Read more
As far as choice goes, the federal government offers an array of bonds, treasuries and other investment options to any US citizen. Of the bonds offered, the more commonly purchased are government bonds, T-bills, and I-bonds. Thanks to Federal government’s reputation of having, “…never failed … Read more