\r\nAlthough investing directly through the Treasury is simplest, you can also buy TIPS through a brokerage account. This could make it easier to sell your TIPS on the secondary market."} 5c:{"type":"p","text":"Most experts recommend you dedicate one-third to one-half of the fixed-income portion of your portfolio to TIPS.\r\n

The Bottom Line

\r\nTIPS are among the safest fixed-income investments you can get. And their inflation protection makes these securities unique. They can add diversification as well as volatility and risk protection to your fixed-income portfolio."} 5d:{"type":"p","text":"TIPS can’t overcome interest rate risk. Nonetheless, they can play a vital role in a well-diversified portfolio armed with allocations to stocks and nominal bonds."} 5e:{"type":"p","text":"You can also consider Treasury bonds or T-bonds, which are long-term Treasury securities that pay interest every six months. "} 5f:{"type":"p","text":"The Epoch Times copyright © 2025. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided."} 4d:["$4e","$4f","$50","$51","$52","$53","$54","$55","$56","$57","$58","$5a","$5b","$5c",

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