Bonds: The Unbeaten Path to Secure Investment Growth

Bonds should always have a place in investment portfolios. The second edition of their book about bonds is a must read for anyone who hasn’t invested in bonds because they don’t understand them, or, who wants to understand what they already own. A must-have resource for all levels of investors as well as advisors interested in growing their assets as securely as possible.  Readers will truly benefit from Hildy and Stan Richelson's independent thinking and experience on effectively using this major asset class.” —Harry Scheyer, CPA/PFS, CFP, Pinnacle Financial Advisors“A great insight on understandin

Designed to educate novice and sophisticated investors alike, as well as to serve as a tool for financial advisers, the book explains why and when bonds can be the right choice. Case studies, detailed bond strategies, and a financial planning overview bring home the value of bonds in achieving financial goals.Presenting a broad spectrum of bond-investment options, and describing how to purchase bonds at the best prices, the book shows how to make real money by investing in bonds. Updated edit

"LOVE this book" according to WinterOnTheMountain. The first few chapters of this book has laid out why my LOVE this book WinterOnTheMountain The first few chapters of this book has laid out why my 401K balance is pretty much the same after 12-15 YEARS of being largely in stock market funds managed by well known companies. The DJIA is now almost 18,000 as I'm writing this.The diagram on page 20 became the proverbial lightbulb flashing above my head. I haven't finished the book yet, but I have made my decision to shift to an all bond portfolio. I'm even giving another copy of this book as to give as a gift. I'm not lending my book to anyone.. 01K balance is pretty much the same after 12-15 YEARS of being largely in stock market funds managed by well known companies. The DJIA is now almost 18,000 as I'm writing this.The diagram on page 20 became the proverbial lightbulb flashing above my head. I haven't finished the book yet, but I have made my decision to shift to an all bond portfolio. I'm even giving another copy of this book as to give as a gift. I'm not lending my book to anyone.. Florida FTW! said This is a good book on bonds. The premise is your own decision. I wanted to learn more about bonds (I only had a basic knowledge), so I bought this book. It delivered: It gave me a good overview of bonds, and certainly piqued my interest to learn more.In short, it is a good intro book on bonds, and if you want to learn about this area, this book will deliver.Some points:- You will learn a LOT about bonds -- perhaps more than you may even want to know. But it's largely readable.- I would like to see it updated to "This is a good book on bonds. The premise is your own decision" according to Florida FTW!. I wanted to learn more about bonds (I only had a basic knowledge), so I bought this book. It delivered: It gave me a good overview of bonds, and certainly piqued my interest to learn more.In short, it is a good intro book on bonds, and if you want to learn about this area, this book will deliver.Some points:- You will learn a LOT about bonds -- perhaps more than you may even want to know. But it's largely readable.- I would like to see it updated to 2011, post the financial crisis. It was last updated in 2007, so I would be curious if the authors. 011, post the financial crisis. It was last updated in "This is a good book on bonds. The premise is your own decision" according to Florida FTW!. I wanted to learn more about bonds (I only had a basic knowledge), so I bought this book. It delivered: It gave me a good overview of bonds, and certainly piqued my interest to learn more.In short, it is a good intro book on bonds, and if you want to learn about this area, this book will deliver.Some points:- You will learn a LOT about bonds -- perhaps more than you may even want to know. But it's largely readable.- I would like to see it updated to 2011, post the financial crisis. It was last updated in 2007, so I would be curious if the authors. 007, so I would be curious if the authors. J Craig Bell said Well Done, Hildy!!. This highly informative book clarifies many topics, myths, and mysteries about bonds. A definite must-read for the investor who wants to understand the "why." Hildy and her husband Stan have written many articles for the American Association of Individual Investors and other professional groups, and they have appears as expert speakers at professional seminars. She really knows her stuff