Bond Investing 101--A Beginner's Guide to Bonds Most investors include bond ETFs or mutual funds in their portfolio. Yet do we really understand how bonds work. For example, when interest rates go up, the value of existing bonds go down. Why? And are all bonds more or less the same? These are important questions for investors, particularly those near or in retirement. For retirees, like myself, we tend to invest more of our portfolio in bonds and fixed income. We better know what we are doing. In this video, I'll cover everything you need to know to invest in bonds and bond funds with confidence. Tools & Resources 📚 My Book (of course): https://amzn.to/2MsRJ9B 📈 Personal Capital: https://go.robberger.com/personal-capital/yt- 💰 M1 Finance $30 Bonus: https://go.robberger.com/m1finance-bonus/yt 🏆 Best Investment Tracking Apps: https://bit.ly/3wSbKZa Portfolios 1️⃣ 3-Fund Portfolio: https://bit.ly/3yT6hmO 2️⃣ Merriman Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio: https://bit.ly/3g9qtse 3️⃣ Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio: https://bit.ly/3cbzdwF 4️⃣ Warren Buffett Portfolio: https://bit.ly/3pdI8mm ABOUT ME While still working as a trial attorney in the securities field, I started writing about personal finance and investing In 2007. In 2013 I started the Doughroller Money Podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. Today I'm the Deputy Editor of Forbes Advisor, managing a growing team of editors and writers that produce content to help readers make the most of their money. I'm also the author of Retire Before Mom and Dad--The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom (https://amzn.to/3by10EE) LET'S CONNECT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C17-OMxa-7oRSaCtztObw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/financialfreedomguy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Robert_A_Berger DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investment and other financial decisions are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research and seek professional advice as necessary. I am merely sharing my opinions. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you I earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, I only recommend products or services that (1) I believe in and (2) would recommend to my own mom.