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Tanza Loudenback, CFP®

YOU WONT BELIEVE: How to buy bonds - What They Never Told You

Photo illustration of a stack of old fashioned bond certificates. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photo by Getty Images)

A successful long-term investment strategy strikes the right balance between safety and risk.

When you’re seeking more safety, whether by collecting steady income or using an asset that acts as a counterweight to a volatile stock market, it might be time to buy bonds. But bonds don’t trade on a central exchange like stocks do, so navigating the landscape can be tricky. Here’s how to get started.

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