Secured bonds are investments backed by collateral, giving investors first rights to specific assets if the issuer defaults. Discover their types and benefits in fixed income.

A bond is a debt tool used by corporations or governments to raise money. Issuers commit to repay the bond's face value or principal at a set maturity date and make regular interest payments until ...

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 ...

Premium Bonds are one of the country’s most popular savings products, with over £127 billion invested in them. Premium Bonds differ from traditional savings accounts as bondholders are not guaranteed ...

Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a leading consumer economics subject matter expert, researcher, and educator. She is a financial therapist and transformational coach, with a special interest in ...