Bonds & Becky With The Good Yield   Leave a comment

Link: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/12/1027086991/planet-money-summer-school-4-bonds-becky-with-the-good-yield

Cornell Professor Vicki Bogan describes what a bond is, how it is different from a stock, and how they help companies grow. Also, learn what happens when you purchase a junk bond.

Discussion Prompt: From your listening (and additional research if you wish), briefly explain the difference between stocks and bonds. What do you think are the pros and cons of investing more in stocks or more in bonds, or a portfolio of both?

Original Air Date: August 18, 2021

Length: 33 Minutes 34 Seconds

Posted December 28, 2021 by fiorinio in Finance, Planet Money

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