Why Bother With Bonds: A Guide To Build All-Weather Portfolio Including CDs, Bonds, and Bond Funds--Even During Low Interest Rates (How To Achieve Financial Independence)

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A practical how-to guide for every investor.For ordinary investors who want to build an all-weather portfolio.It is time-proven wisdom, and encourages you to take control of your finances. Learn how to use CDs, bonds, and bond funds to manage risk/reward even during low interest rates.You will learn:How to choose your stocks/bonds allocationHow to become immune to changing interest ratesWhen to use CDs and individual bondsHow to choose a good bond fundHow to hedge against unexpected inflationContents:Foreword by Larry SwedroeIntroduction- Who Should Read This Book?- Start with a Sound Financial LifestyleWhy Bother With Bonds?- Stocks are risky in the short-run, and the long run too!- Bonds Make Risk More Palatable- Bonds Can Be A Safe Bet- Bonds Are An Attractive Investment DiversifierLife Is Complicated. Bonds Are Not.- What is a Money Market Fund?- Are CDs Better Than Bonds?- What Are Bonds?- What is a Bond Ladder?- Individual Bonds or a Bond Fund?Bonds: Risks and Returns- Yield, Price And Making Comparisons-- How To Compare Individual Bond Returns-- How to Compare Bond Fund Returns-- Total Return: To Measure And Compare Performance- How To Reduce Risk From Interest Rates Changes-- Duration: The Point of Indifference to Interest Rates-- Duration: The Measure of Sensitivity to Interest Rates- How To Reduce Risk From Unexpected Inflation-- Real versus Nominal Interest Rates-- Why Include TIPS In Your Portfolio?- Credit Quality or Default Ri