In this companion to his guide to investing in mutual funds, David Scott examines the complex world of bonds in straightforward language aimed at the individual investor. In addition to learning the basics about bonds — their different maturities, interest rates, guarantees, risks, and tax consequences — readers will discover • how bonds are valued and traded • how to choose from among corporate, municipal, and government bonds • whether tax-exempt bonds are right for their portfolios
David Logan Scott was born and raised in Rushville, IN. He graduated from Purdue University, Florida State University, and earned a PhD in economics from the University of Arkansas. He has authored over two dozen books about investing and personal finance including Wall Street Words and the American Heritage Dictionary of Business Terms, both for Houghton Mifflin. He has also co-authored several travel books with his wife Kay W. Scott.