Tyson: Are CDs better than bond funds on matters of risk? (Houston Chronicle)
Story date: 2007-09-16 10:48:03
Added on: 2007-09-17 14:00:14
Q: I'm curious as to why you recommend bonds and bond funds as safe investments. I agree that when you buy individual bonds, they are safe if you hold them to maturity. You get your initial investment back along with interest. You might even make more if rates go down and you sell them
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