There are much better choices for learning about investing in bonds. Reasonable explanations of the concepts that are covered, but some important concepts aren't included, and, ultimately, there is not enough advice contained to act upon. Disappointing.
Data is old (e.g., federal tax rates from 2003).
No information on bond ladders (how they work, how to build one).
Sections on treasuries and inflation risk contain no information on, nor references to inflation protected bonds (TIPS).

This book is written in clear, understandable English and no technical jargon. Where terms need definition or explanation, they're kept simple and concise. Where appropriate, simple examples are given.

If you want to have a better understanding of bonds, the bond market and how the bond market works, this is the book!

This book is written in clear, understandable English and no technical jargon. Where terms need definition or explanation, they're kept simple and concise. Where appropriate, simple examples are given.



If you want to have a better understanding of bonds, the bond market and how the bond market works, this is the book!

It was worth buying and reading. You should be able to achieve your goals and target your objectives properly with this book.

I found this book an easy read and quite informative for someone who is not well versed in bonds. I had often considered bonds to be a part of my portfolio but I didn't know enough about them to make an intelligent decision. This book helped me decide how best to purchase bonds (mutual funds, closed-end investment companies, individual bonds) and what things to consider. I highly recommend the book for someone thinking about adding bonds to their investment portfolio

I found this book an easy read and quite informative for someone who is not well versed in bonds. I had often considered bonds to be a part of my portfolio but I didn't know enough about them to make an intelligent decision. This book helped me decide how best to purchase bonds (mutual funds, closed-end investment companies, individual bonds) and what things to consider. I highly recommend the book for someone thinking about adding bonds to their investment portfolio

A very good, very basic introduction to bonds. Clearly written and informative. I am giving this four stars as there are two inaccuracies in the book.
1. Although you could at the time this was written, you can no longer buy U.S. savings bonds online with a credit card.
2. Treasury Bills can be purchased in $1,000 units, not $5,000 as the book states, I suspect this is a typo.
Those two oversites should really be corrected in any future reprinting.
Other than that a very good basic primer on bonds.

I have read a few books in the David Scott's Guides series and find them to be very well written, with understandable terminology and examples. He's a very good teacher and doesn't assume you know all the jargon of investing. In this book he builds a solid foundation for what the various kinds of bonds are, why they are issued, how to value them, etc. All your questions are answered clearly and he includes several Web sites to visit to get more information. Buy it, keep it handy, and enjoy the overlooked (by me, anyway) world of investing in bonds.

A good overview of bonds. I have been dabbling in stocks for several years but avoided bonds because I really didn't understand them. This book provides a concise and easy-to-understand description of bond investments. Even better, it is one of the least expensive books available.

A super easy to read book, that provides all the details necessary in unterstanding how to purchase the different types of bonds available on the market. The book gives a clear and easy guide, for the investor, to follow in determining the bonds appropriate for their portfolio. It outlines the risks and opportunites -- with special attention of how inflation and interest rate changes can impact on bond value. Higly recommend that this book be thoroughly read before purchasing your first bond and then reviewed each time a follow up purchase is to be made. A fighter pilot has a check list to be review before each flight. This book is the check list for the bond buyer.