A bond is a fixed-income investment where an investor lends money to a government, corporation or other entity. In return, the issuer agrees to pay back the principal (the original amount) at a set ...

U.S. savings bonds are zero-coupon bonds issued by the Treasury and backed by the U.S. government, making them one of the safest investment options available. Series EE bonds currently earn 2.70 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. There are a broad range of bond options available to you, ranging from safe investments like Treasuries to risky but high ...