With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

Bonds provide a stable income source through interest and can increase in value when interest rates fall. Investing in a variety of bonds, including T-bills and corporate bonds, helps diversify risks.

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