Results for Municipal Bonds

Investors know by now that good income is hard to find. Peter Hayes explains the benefits of crossing over to the tax-exempt side of the fixed income marketplace.

One of the best ways, if not the best way, to manage the risk of an uncertain world is to maintain a well-diversified portfolio.

Tax perks can enhance the value of muni returns even more, especially for residents of high-tax states.

If investors have ever wondered whether it’s worth ponying up a premium for some municipal bonds, we think the answer may often be yes. These defensive bonds seem particularly compelling today, when interest rates remain relatively low and both volatility and income are top of mind.

Municipal bonds – debt issued by state and local governments and some nonprofit institutions – are attractive to investors because the interest is generally exempt from federal income taxes. As a r…

Municipal bonds are gaining traction due to attractive income, low volatility and diversification. Learn how to keep more what you earn in today’s market.

Find out how the tax bill may impact muni market structure, credit quality in certain market sectors, and the relative value of municipals versus taxable bonds.

The supply of new issues will likely fall as rates rise, creating an imbalance between supply and demand. Historically municipal bonds have avoided losses in a

Investors now have a 'long overdue' online tool to find and compare prices of municipal bonds, bringing clarity to an often opaque market.

Read about municipal bond and tax-free municipal bond facts to understand how they work. Put a municipal bond specialist to work for you!

We suggest using caution if you're considering investing in bonds issued by a municipality that relies heavily on the oil-and-gas industry—such as areas in Texas and Oklahoma, parts of Wyoming, and western Pennsylvania. We don't believe low oil prices will lead to widespread defaults, but an extended period of low oil prices could lead to ratings downgrades and lower prices for outstanding bonds.

Some people are so avid about avoiding taxes that they make big mistakes with their portfolios.

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Taxes affect every part of your finances. We spend so much time looking for ways to defer taxes, that we don't often think of ways to avoid them altogether. Here are 4 tax avoidance tips to keep in mind
Municipal bonds - interest income from most munis is exempt from federal income tax.
Avoid mutual funds with high turnover rates. The more often a fund buys and sells securities, the more likely you will pay short-term capital…

Saving up for a down payment can feel overwhelming. Most people have never saved up the kind of money it takes for a down payment. It can be done, though. The goal is to put 20% down on a house. This is what it takes if you don’t want to have to pay private mortgage insurance every month
However, you don’t have to absolutely put 20% down. Some mortgage programs, such as VA and FHA loans, let borrowers put down as little as…

Cities rely on municipal bonds to pay for major projects like infrastructure. But financing them could get harder as investors increasingly talk about climate risk.

Municipal bonds have always provided tax-free income for investors, leading to lower borrowing costs for state and local issuers. Is that structure threatened?

The key components of "safe" municipal bonds. Manisha Thakor on what you need to consider before buying them.

If you see fat 4% “yields” for the municipal bonds in your brokerage-account statement, don’t believe them, writes Jason Zweig.Overstating the expected income on muni bonds is one of the most pervasive ways the financial industry fools the investing public.

Low yields, potential volatility: Why even hold bonds? Russ explains the crucial role they still play in a portfolio.

If you’re invested in the market, you’re more than likely well aware of the recent volatility and its impact on your portfolio. But, as Matt Tucker explains, there is one investment that can help soften the blow.