With most types of bonds the interest payments and the amount you receive at maturity are both fixed over the life of the bond. (learnbonds.com)
Using the money for higher education may keep you from paying federal income tax on your savings bond interest. (savingsbonds.gov)
Compared to common stock held by shareholders, corporate bonds give their holders a more senior claim to the firm's cash flow to pay bond interest and principal payments. (bondmarketindexfund.com)