Whatever your age, income or total assets, bonds belong in your portfolio. A symbol of security, bonds have long had a place in any well-rounded portfolio. As millions of baby boomers shift their focus from the lure of capital appreciation to the necessity of capital preservation, bonds are moving from a supporting role to the spotlight. Many individual investors, however, know precious little about them.

Marilyn Cohen, one of the nation's best known columnists and commentators on the bond market, demystifies bond investing and offers a shopper's guide to finding great bond buys and a master blueprint for building a winning personal bond portfolio.

		The right bonds-to-stocks ratio for a sound portfolio
		How to turn a bond investment from a safety net into a money-maker
		How to identify a genuine bond bargain
		How to determine which "store" gives the best value for different kinds of bonds
		The pitfalls of the bond market and how to avoid them
		The lowdown on bonds and taxes
		How to know when to sell a bond and for the best price
		The scoop on the latest trends, including on-line bond investing

The Bond Bible is available at Amazon.com and other book stores.