Unlike corporate bonds or Treasurys, most municipal bond funds pay income that's exempt from federal income tax, and certain ...

Cash yields float, while munis allow investors to lock in tax exempt income at today’s higher rates. Read more here.

Tax-free municipal bonds are exempt from federal and often state taxes, reducing taxes for investors. Investing through bond funds, like those offered by Vanguard or iShares, simplifies the process of ...

Last year investors bought $31.4 billion worth, three times as much as in 2022. If you buy a municipal debt index fund, energy bonds currently make up from 5% to 25% of your investment.

When comparing municipal bonds vs. Treasury bonds, investors often weigh tax advantages against perceived safety. Municipal bonds, issued by state and local governments, may offer tax-free interest ...

BAB is a well-constructed, diversified ETF focused on taxable municipal bonds, prioritizing investment-grade credit and moderate maturities. Despite sound design, BAB's yield (around 4%) is lower than ...

"It subtly raised my spidey-sense for a threat to the tax exemption," said Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities. A new report written by Oskar Dye-Furstenberg from the Roosevelt Institute provides a ...

The bonds — issued by public agencies to fund infrastructure projects — are often favored by wealthy investors due to their low risk and the significant tax incentives. FILE - Sen. Dave McCormick, ...