Short-Term Financial Planning Activities

Bond Investment Websites

1. Assess various types of bond investments that might be appropriate for your various financial goals and life situation.

• Bonds investment information at www.investinginbonds.com, www.invest-faq.com, www.bonds-online.com, and www.bloomberg.com
• Bond investment articles at www.money.com, http://www.kiplinger.com, http://www.businessweek.com, http://www.worth.com, and http://www.smartmoney.com
• Treasury Direct for Treasury bills, notes, and bonds at www.treasurydirect.gov

2. Compare the recent performance of various corporate bonds that could be appropriate investments for you.

3. Research the recent performance of federal government and municipal bonds. Determine how these might be used in your investment portfolio.

Long-Term Financial Planning Activities

1. Identify bond investing situations that could help minimize risk.

2. Develop a plan for selecting bond investments in the future.