The value of a paper savings bond can be checked by using the savings bond calculator on the TreasuryDirect website and ...

For instance, say you own a bond with a par value of $1,000 whose current price is $900. Its coupon rate is 2%, and it matures five years from now. To calculate the semi-annual bond payment ...

With some examples, I'll show how to calculate interest expense under three scenarios: bonds sold at a discount, at premium, and at face value. Image source: Getty Images. Let's start first with ...

These include the: The simplest way to calculate a bond yield is to divide its coupon payment by the face value of the bond. This is called the coupon rate. If a bond has a face value of $1,000 ...

"The par value remains constant throughout the life of the bond and is used to calculate the bond's coupon payments and final repayment to the bondholder at maturity." For example, a $1,000 par ...

That's where it becomes the financial advisor's job to help clients understand the value of bonds in a portfolio and factors such as bond duration. In a March 10 blog post, Vanguard's John Croke ...