Find your mix of safe and risky bonds
Like many other investments, bonds also require investors to take greater risk for greater returns, and they can experience wide swings in price and yield.
See your bonds and bond funds react to rate moves

Ask the right questions before you hand over your money
A balanced portfolio can have a bigger impact on long-term performance than individual stock picking
Investing for retirement is more complicated than opening an IRA or maxing out your 401(k)
When choosing a stock mutual fund, consider performance, manager track record and cost before investing.
Even in times of interest rate uncertainty, a certificate of deposit (CD) can still be part of your cash strategy.