Which statement$($s$)$ concerning the strategic use of bonds is $($are$)$ true:

a$.$ When you include bonds in your portfolio, you do so to have more income and less risk than you would have with just stocks

b$.$ Bonds provide a more secure income for an investment portfolio and can diversify the portfolio.

c$.$ Because debt is similar to equity, debt markets and equity markets respond similarty to changing economic conditions.

d$.$ Both a and $b.$

QUESTION $7$

Traditional and Roth IRAs differ by the following:

a$.$ taxable nature of contributions and withdrawals only

b$.$ taxable nature of contributions and withdrawals and by the age limits of contributions and withdrawals.

c$.$ the age limits of contributions and withdrawals only

d$.$ None of the answers apply.