[TyFenn]

84 - if you are still in your 20's I would suggest an alternative approach. I think people generally buy bonds to keep their money not necessarily make it grow, which if you're young is not ideal. My humble advice is to search for an option with a bit more risk...for an opportunity at a bit more return. If you don't mind me asking, what are some ballpark numbers you're talking about. For example, with a 1000 I'd invest a lot different than if I was looking at 10000. I'm not trying to beat you with the blunt edge of the obvious, but I would have different suggestions for different situations.

Either way, best of luck.