Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an expert in investing, economics, and market news.

Investing in bonds provides regular income via interest, but interest rates affect their market price. Bond types vary in risk: Government bonds are safer but yield less; corporate bonds pay more but ...

Katelyn Peters has a writer and editor for more than five years who focuses on both investing and personal finance content. In addition to her experience in finance, she is also a volunteer editorial ...