LOL i want to die with debt hahahaha. Im sorry man i dont like that idea. I dont have a dollor of debt right now. The house im going to buy is going to be all the debt i plan to ever really have. Maybe someday when i finish my masters ill buy a really nice car or something. Anyhow about the stock market i have been watching and learning alot about it. From what ive seen international growth and global mutual funds are all doing great right now and i wouldnt call them high risk. But getting rid of that credit card debt is the best move for you good call.
If the bonds have reached maturity, no point in not cashing them, they wont be making anymore money.