Bonds
Bonds, or fixed income investments, are essentially loans from an investor to a company or government. Bond investors receive periodic payments based on the interest rate at which the bond was sold.
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How to Give Bonds as a Gift
Gifting a bond can boost the future finances of the recipient and, in the meantime, teach them a useful lesson about managing money.
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