This edition of "Getting Started in Bonds" has been updated and revised to take into account the ever-changing bond market as well as the economic environment. This guide explains the fundamentals of bonds in clear, easy-to-understand language. It includes in-depth coverage of a variety of products, from Treasury notes to high-yield junk bonds. Table of Contents Introduction: Bond Building Blocks. PART ONE: TYPES OF BONDS. When Uncle Sam Needs a Dime: U.S. Government Bonds. The I Hate Taxes Bonds: Municipal Bonds. Investing in America: Corporate Bonds. Bonds Including the Kitchen Sink: Mortgage-Backed Bonds. Going Global: International Bonds. Paid to Wait: Convertible Bonds. Almost a Bond: Preferred Stock. It's a Wrap: Wrapper Products. PART TWO: FIXED INCOME FUNDAMENTALS. My World Is My Bond. What Is It Worth to You? Riding the Curve. A Volatile Relationship. PART THREE: FACTORS AFFECTING BONDS. Is It the Moon, the Fed, or Your Mother-in-Law That Gets Bonds to Move? PART FOUR: FIXED INCOME INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. How to Buy. What to Buy. Classic Portfolio Strategies. Conclusion.