A few market gyrations or some major stock declines in popular technology stocks will get you thinking about risk again. Here are some reminders on risk and its role in investing; and how you can manage it.

Don’t let those bond managers sell you on coupons alone! You need to know what you paid, the likelihood of getting future coupon payments and the par value, and how long until you get the par value back. Knowing these details allows you to effectively evaluate your bond and/or manager.

What are treasury-inflation-protected securities (TIPS)? TIPS allow investors to lock in a “real yield” by providing a return hedged against both default and inflation. Download our white paper to learn more.