Bonds are typically thought of as the safer part of an investors’ portfolio — a form of protection when the stock market gets unruly. Yet as inflation becomes a growing concern, that form of security is looking a little wobbly. “One of the single greatest concerns to bondholders is inflation,” said certified financial planner Andy Mardock, founder and president of ViviFi Planning in Bend, Oregon, and a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. The reason for that is simple, he said. When you buy a bond, you’re lending a company or the government your money in exchange for a promised fixed ... (full story)