Bonds have the merit of providing steady income, at rates that are now very high; they tend to be less volatile than stocks; and they have a higher legal claim on a company's assets.

债券具有提供稳定收益的优点，目前的债券收益率非常高；债券和股票相比，其价格波动小；而且对公司资产具有更高的法律索偿权。

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The uninsured in this case would be able to get coverage as a last resort from the high-risk pool, paying what they can based on their income, with taxes subsidizing the pool to keep it afloat.

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