Bonds are generally considered a defensive investment and a safe haven when markets trend down or become volatile. Yet, it’s important to remember that bonds aren’t immune to economic forces. Specifically, inflation can decimate the returns bonds offer through coupon payments. Investors looking at diversifying into bonds need to be aware of bonds’ inflation risk […]

After settling to historic lows, bond yields are coming back up. Rising interest rates are also an opportunity for retirees and passive income investors to begin exploring the best performing bond funds as a way to preserve their wealth. But, like any type of ETF or mutual fund, bond funds require a little bit of […]