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Prize bonds offer a unique way to save and win cash prizes, making them an exciting and secure investment option.

skynesher / Getty Images When investors buy a bond, they essentially lend money to the issuing entity. The bond is a promise to repay its face value—the amount loaned—with an additional ...

I-bonds offer interest based on a fixed rate plus inflation, compounding semiannually for up to 30 years. The minimum I-bond holding is one year, while early redemption within five years forfeits ...

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Bond traders can find plenty to like on Interactive Brokers as well, as long as they understand the fee structure. Commissions are percentage-based — Treasuries are 0.002% for the first $1 ...

Michael M. Santiago / Staff / Getty Images Stocks provide greater return potential than bonds, but with greater volatility along the way. Bonds are issued and sold as a "safe" alternative to the ...

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Bonds are issued by organizations to borrow funds, with the promise of repaying that money with interest. Bond investors profit by collecting interest payments or selling bonds at a higher price ...

One prime example is gold. The price of gold per ounce soared past $2,700 in October as inflation and other economic concerns drove demand, while Treasury bonds began offering their highest ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Bonds are a core component of any well-diversified investment portfolio. Their role is two-fold: To generate income and bolster ...