Which bonds in particular?
All Treasury Bonds in my case. A ladder means various lengths. I have 3 month, 6 month, 1 year and 2 year bonds. I’m staying in the short end as rates go up, will go to somewhat longer duration bonds as rates reach their peak. Some of the bonds will be sold and held as cash to be put to work in stocks as rates peak and start to fall.
There is talk that junk bonds are attractive but I don’t know that market well enough to buy in. I prefer tax-free income anyway, don’t need to hit a higher tax bracket.