Black Rock, thanks, ico. Now I know more about it;-0)
The nice thing about bonds , as well as stocks with a good yield, is not only that yield, but they are getting more and more popular as people become more risk averse. Esp aging boomers. So ya have for example , solid companies like VZ KO KFT not even in the red today. JNJ pays well too, and we know that Buffett's large recent investment adds to the joy.Considering what banks and money markets pay... ;-0)
'Most of what you need can be found in your own backyard.'
the theme of Russell Conwell's Acres of Diamonds