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Tax-free bonds: Your best long-term friend, after equityLisa Pallavi Barbora
Those bonds which are exempt from taxation on the ‘interest income’ under the Income Tax Act, 1961 are calledTax-free bonds. These are usually issued by government-backed entities with long tenures of 10, 15 and 20 years . Several state-run companies, like NHAI, PFC, NABARD, HUDCO, IR...
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1. Government Bonds: Government bonds, especially those issued by the Canadian government, are considered one of the safest investments. They provide a fixed interest rate and are backed by the government. Provincial and municipal bonds also offer safety and often provide higher yields than federal...
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These U.S. government bonds are designed to protect your savings against inflation, hence the nameI bonds. But while they sometimes pay rates much better than CDs, sometimes the rate is inferior. Also, you absolutely cannot withdraw your funds until one year passes, not even with a penalty....
CDs vs. Bonds If you're interested in venturing out of the bank and into the world of bonds, you have numerous options. You could put cash savings into U.S. governmentI bonds, which are designed to track or beat the inflation rate. Or you could invest in U.S. Treasuries, in which...