Talking Bond(s) ... and James Bond

History of James Bond:

• The character of James Bond was created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured the secret agent in twelve novels and nine short stories.

• The Bond films, which began in 1962, are the longest-running continuous film series.
  

• The film franchise has grossed over $6.89 billion globally, making it the fourth highest-grossing film series of all time.
  

History of Bonds:

• The trading of stocks and bonds began in ancient Babylon as cuneiform documents.

• The first United States stock exchange was the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, founded in 1790 as the Board of Brokers of Philadelphia.

Guide to Investment Bonds and Taxes:

Read up on the available types of bonds and their tax consequences so you can make informed decisions on your investments and how they are taxed.

"Investing in bonds offers several advantages over other investments. First, they're a relatively safe investment compared to stocks because their value doesn't usually fluctuate as much as stock prices do. This is why they're a popular option for diversifying your investment portfolio," according to TurboTax (INTU) - Get Intuit Inc. (INTU) Report), TheStreet's exclusive tax partner.