Are you suddenly on your own or forced to assume greater responsibility for your financial future? Unsure about whether you’re…

Even though the interest from municipal bonds is generally exempt from federal income tax, there are other tax issues you…

There are many different types of municipal bonds, though a single bond may fall into several of the following overlapping…

State and local governments often borrow money to supplement tax revenues and to finance projects such as new highways, buildings,…

    The price/rate seesaw Inflation has an impact on most securities, but it can particularly affect the value of…

  Comparing taxable and tax-free yields involves making sure you understand a bond’s tax status. The interest on corporate bonds…

Comparing Taxable and Tax-Free Yields $5,000 taxable bond paying 5% interest $5,000 municipal paying 3.5% Federal tax bracket 28% 33%…

  Yield to maturity (YTM) reflects the rate of return on a bond at any given time (assuming it is…

Bond maturities and their yields are related. Typically, bonds with longer maturities pay higher yields. Why? Because the longer a…

Coupon Rates and Current Yield If you’re considering investing in a bond, one of the factors you need to understand…

Yes. Series EE bonds (which may also be called Patriot bonds) are generally inexpensive, low-risk investments whose earnings are exempt…