Investing in Bonds For Dummies, 2nd Edition

RUSSELL WILD advises clients in retirement planning and global portfolio diversification through the use of fund management. He has written nearly two dozen books on financial topics.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Bond Investing 5 Chapter 1: Focusing on Bond Fundamentals 7 Chapter 2: Investigating Interest 27 Chapter 3: Surveying Types of Bonds 53 Part 2: Exploring the Bond Marketplace 85 Chapter 4: Diving (Carefully!) into Individual Bonds 87 Chapter 5: Selecting Bond Funds Wisely 101 Chapter 6: Fulfilling Your Need for Steady Cash 129 Chapter 7: Aiming for Financial Security in Old Age 147 Part 3: Customizing Your Bond Portfolio 159 Chapter 8: Building Your Portfolio's Foundation 161 Chapter 9: Considering Return, Risk, and Realism 175 Chapter 10: Slicing the Pie: Determining How Much Should Be in Bonds 191 Chapter 11: Figuring Out Your Bond Buys 221 Part 4: The Part of Tens 239 Chapter 12: Ten Common Misconceptions about Bonds 241 Chapter 13: Ten Mistakes That Bond Investors Should Avoid 247 Index 253