Knowing the creditworthiness of your bond issuer can help limit the risk of default and maximize yield. Bonds help add diversity to your portfolio and control risk. But they can be complicated. Bond ratings can help you decide whether to make an investment or not. We can help you understand the basics of bond ratings and make bonds work for you. The Basics of Investing in Bonds The relationship between risk and yield When buying bonds, it's tempting to look for the highest available yields. But