If you invest in Treasury bonds, you will receive a 1099-INT form from the Department of Treasury. You will have to pay your marginal federal income tax rate on the income. Thankfully, you will not have to pay state or local taxes on the income. If you buy a Treasury bond at a dis...
Before making a final decision, it may be useful to read analyst opinions, or reference the ratings provided by stock broker firms such as Schwab and others. Also, look at the "short interest" for a stock; this provides a measure of how many investors have a negative opinion about the co...