Imagine you are looking for a reliable way to grow your savings. You log into your account and head to the Fixed Income, Bonds & CDs center . You face your first big choice:

Here is the story of how an investor typically navigates this process: 1. Finding the Right "Vehicle"

Like buying a brand-new car directly from the manufacturer, these are bonds being sold for the first time. On Fidelity, you can often buy these at par value ($1,000) without paying extra commissions or concessions.