Putting all your money into the stock market can be a risky decision. Sure, you can win hard when the market is up, but what happens during a downturn?

Fixed income, such as bonds, can be a way to level out your gains and losses. Only you can decide what balance works best for your risk tolerance, age, and retirement plan.

Knowing what fixed-income assets are available is the first step in descending how to utilize them best. This book series will give you a background on many of the debt instruments available to the average person.

I love investing for interest as much as investing for dividends. They both require knowledge, self-education, and patience to reap maximum benefits over the long run. If interest is something that excites you, please join me inside.