Q: Purchasing a bond can be thought of as purchasing debt, or, alternatively stated, loaning money to a company. The bond itself simply represents this debt. Like any loaned money, a bond entitles you to receive interest payments at fixed intervals for a specific time frame, at the end of which you will receive your initial amount back.. Corporations and governments issue bonds to raise money to fund projects, or to finance their daily operations. Rather than simply going to the bank for a loan, issuing bonds directly to investors can sometimes be attractive since interest rates are lower, and bonds do not have the same amount of restrictions as bank loans. The world of bonds has its own unique terminology, and understanding these terms are necessary to be able to not only properly invest in bonds, but to calculate the interest payment of a bond. Face (or par) value. The face value of a bond can be thought of as its principal. That is to say, the amount you initially loan out, and that you expect to be paid back at the end of the bond's term. Maturity.The end of a bond's term is known as maturity. This is the date that the principle is to be returned to the investor of a bond. By knowing a bond's maturity, you can also understand the length of a bond's term. Some bonds for example are 10 years in length, others are 1 year, and some are as long as 40 years. Coupon. A coupon can be thought of as a bond's interest payment. A bond's coupon is typically expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value. For example, you may see a 5% coupon on a bond with a face value of $1000. In this case, the coupon would be $50 (0.05 multiplied by $1000). It is important to remember the coupon is always an annual amount. It is important to know the difference between a bond's yield, and a bond's coupon payment in order to not get confused when calculating interest payments. Sometimes when you look at bonds, you will see both a yield and a coupon. For example, the bond's coupon may be 5%, and the bond's yield may be 10%. This is because the value of your bond can change over time, and yield is the bond's annual coupon payment as a percent of its current value. Sometimes bond prices go up and down, meaning the price of your bond can change from what your face value is. For example, pretend you purchased a bond with a face value of $1000. This bond pays you a 5% coupon, or $50 per year. Pretend now that the price of your bond dropped to $500 in the first year due to a change in interest rates in the marketplace. The yield would then be 10%. Since a bond's yield is the coupon payment as a percent of its current value, the coupon ($50) would be 10% of the current value ($500). As bond prices drop the percent yield goes up. The reason bond market prices change is due to fluctuations in the market. For example, if long term interest rates rise from 5% (the coupon rate also) when the bond was purchased, the market price of a $1000 bond will fall to $500. Since the bond's coupon is only $50, the market price must fall to $500 when the interest rate is 10% to be marketable. While this may seem complex, you do not need to worry. This is because when calculating a bond's interest rate, you only need to worry about the coupon. If you noticed in both examples, while the percent is different, the payment is the same. Keep in mind that if you hold the bond until maturity and do not sell, you will receive back your principal, regardless of what happens to the price of the bond during the term.
A: Learn what a bond is. Learn the terminology for calculating a bond's interest payments. Distinguish between a bond's coupon and a bond's yield.

Q: This will help you decide what to keep and what to throw away while packing. You will also want to think about other factors such as the weather and where you'll be living for example, if you know that you'll be moving around a lot, or that you'll live in small spaces, you might want to consider digitizing your CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays so that you're not lugging those around with you. An e-reader is a space-friendly alternative to books. Once you've figured out what you want to bring with you, decide whether you wish to sell, store, or donate the rest. Note that storage fees can add up, so if there's something you simply can't get rid of it might be worth shipping it to Mexico. If you choose to ship some of your items, look for quotes from shipping companies at home and in Mexico to get the best price. (Be sure to look at reviews for each company, too, before deciding on one!) Things like art and furniture can be brought into Mexico duty-free as long as they were bought at least six months before entry, but you cannot bring in live predator fish, dead fish of any kind, and certain drugs, including medical marijuana. FM3 visa holders have the one-time option to import $5,000 USD worth of personal household items into Mexico duty-free for a $100 USD fee. If you decide to take advantage of this, you'll need to ensure that you clearly mark each box and provide the Mexican consulate with a list of everything you are shipping, including serial numbers of electronics. Unless you're from America, if you're planning to bring electrical appliances, the electrical voltage requirements may not work for most of the larger appliances. Lower-voltage items, such as MP3 players, will typically adjust. If you are coming from Europe, it is best to sell them and purchase ones once you arrive. This can save you on moving costs. If you have cats or dogs, they will need health checks and signed certificates of their health by a veterinary professional, dated within five days of crossing the border. The certificate will also need to show that your pets have received their rabies vaccinations. Your local Mexican consulate will be able to inform you further. Birds are more difficult to travel with as they require both paperwork and lengthy quarantine periods that can cost a minimum of $600 USD. If you have any other types of animals that you hope to bring with you, consult embassy/government sites for specific details.
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Think about what you want to do while living in Mexico. Be aware of what you can take into Mexico. Ensure that your pets have the appropriate documentation.