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Bond Investing in Plain English
A Beginner's Guide to Treasuries, TIPS, I Bonds, Municipal and Corporate Bonds, Bond Funds, and How to Build a Simple Bond LadderBy Imad MuratspahicLength3h 17m
About this audiobook
Bonds are supposed to be the calm part of a portfolio, but the words around them (coupon, duration, yield to maturity, TIPS, munis) make them feel anything but calm. If you are new to investing, or nearing retirement and wanting steadier income, you deserve a guide that explains it without jargon and without a sales pitch. Bond Investing in Plain English walks you through the whole US bond landscape in simple language and round-number examples. Unlike dividend-stock guides, brokerage-setup basics or retirement withdrawal books, it stays on one job: helping you understand bonds and fixed-income choices well enough to build a simple bond ladder and talk confidently with a professional. Inside, you'll learn: This book is general education, not personal advice, and it says when to check current rules or consult a tax or financial professional. Learn how bonds work, step by step, and decide with a clear head.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length3 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 11, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Important Notice
2Why Bonds, and Why Plain English
3Chapter 1: What a Bond Actually Is
4Chapter 2: Yield, Price and the Math Behind the Numbers
5Chapter 3: Why Bond Prices Fall When Interest Rates Rise
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6Chapter 4: Credit Ratings, Inflation and Other Risks
7Chapter 5: Treasury Bills, Notes and Bonds
8Chapter 6: TIPS: Bonds That Adjust for Inflation
9Chapter 7: I Bonds: The Savings Bond With an Inflation Link
10Chapter 8: Municipal Bonds and Tax-Exempt Income
11Chapter 9: Corporate and High-Yield Bonds
12Chapter 10: CDs and Cash Alternatives for Comparison
13Chapter 11: Individual Bonds Versus Bond Funds and ETFs
14Chapter 12: How to Buy Bonds and How Each Type Is Taxed
15Chapter 13: How Much to Hold: Rules of Thumb, Not Rules
16Chapter 14: Build a Simple Bond Ladder, Step by Step
17Keep It Simple and Keep Checking
18Quick Reference: Glossary and Common Mistakes Checklist