Municipal bonds are a staple of many investment portfolios, especially for investors in higher...

The Federal Reserve’s efforts to contain inflation have taken a toll on the bond markets in...

State and local governments naturally spend large amounts on environmental and social causes. For...

Many investors are avoiding the bond market after another surprise inflation reading sparked...

Retail investors are a staple of the municipal bond market, holding about three-quarters of the...

Most consumers are acutely aware of rising inflation in their daily life, but the Federal...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of pressure on municipal bonds. While general obligation...

Municipal bond ladders are a common strategy to mitigate interest rate risk. If interest rates...

Back in March, Warren Buffett warned that fixed-income investors “face a bleak...

Municipal bonds have always been an attractive fixed income asset class thanks to their...

Municipal bonds have long been a safe-haven asset class for fixed income investors, but it’s also...

California’s largest utility filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2019 after massive wildfires...

Municipal bonds fared better than expected throughout 2020 despite the global pandemic and...

The municipal bond market was in great shape prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. After the passage of...

The municipal bond market is worth nearly four trillion dollars and directly supports municipal...

The municipal bond market may not be as fast-moving as the equity or futures markets, but that...

State and local governments rely on municipal securities to raise money to finance projects for...

Most investors are familiar with interest rates, but it’s important to look beyond the headline...

The municipal bond market began as a general obligation market similar to the Treasury market....

The municipal bond market has experienced its fair share of headwinds over the past few years,...

The municipal bond market is often seen as a safe-haven among investors. After all, the bonds are...

The municipal bond market is one of the largest markets in the world, with about $3.9 trillion...

The United States has a tremendous need for infrastructure investment, but it remains slow in...

The municipal bond market is appealing to many investors due to its stability and attractive...

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello recently proposed that the Puerto Rico Energy Commission...

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest public transport authority...

President Trump’s long-awaited $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan is finally coming into the...

The relationship between different securities has always been central to financial analysis....

New changes in accounting standards for state and local governments regarding retiree healthcare...

The municipal bond market may seem rather straightforward with very low default rates and...

The municipal bond market has been a strong performer throughout 2017, but the market could see a...

Bond insurance has been experiencing a resurgence in popularity following a series of crises...

The municipal bond market may be known for its rock-solid stability, but bond insurance can...

The process of registering, issuing and selling municipal bonds is a complicated endeavor that...

Municipal bonds are used to finance everything from parking lots to airports, but buying a bond...

President Donald Trump has taken steps to unlock $1 trillion in spending on infrastructure, which...

Municipal bonds are an important fixed income asset class for investors seeking above-market...

Passive investing has come back into vogue in the financial markets, but there are still assets...

Municipal bonds are popular investments during low interest rate environments. In addition to...

The municipal bond market is commonly used by high-net worth individuals in the U.S. for their...

Municipal bonds have outperformed both Treasury and highly rated corporate bonds since the...

Due to the opaque nature of the municipal bond market, the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

The municipal bond market moved lower in October as issuers rushed to lock in low interest rates...

Green municipal bonds have become increasingly popular with volumes increasing from $693 million...

The equity markets may have relatively straightforward pricing, but coupon payments complicate...

[Updated on October 26, 2017 by Jayden Sangha] For fixed-income investors chasing safety,...

Investors may think that all bonds are debts that a borrower is legally obligated to repay, but...

Many state and local governments have been struggling with public pension obligations that could...

The New York Yankees may be well known for their monster $220 million annual payroll – second...

Municipal bonds have become extremely popular since the Great Recession. With their...

Municipal bonds are often hailed as safe-haven investments that are backed by taxpayer dollars...

Most investors have embraced passive index investing as a way to reduce costs and improve...

Many investors prefer municipal bonds and funds because any income generated is generally free...

Municipal bonds have become extremely popular among investors – thanks to their tax-advantaged...

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) fiduciary rule could dramatically change the way that financial...

The 2016 presidential race has narrowed down to Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and...

The $3.7 trillion municipal bond market may be dominated by institutional investors, but that...

Municipal bonds have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 52 weeks, while providing a...

Many investors are familiar with the concept of buying undervalued equities thanks to famous...

Treasury yields (30 year) fell to just 2.22% on July 12 (and even lower a day before), reaching...

Municipal bonds have become an attractive asset class over the past several years. With their...

Puerto Rico failed to pay around $779 million worth of bond payments due on July 1, which marked...

Interest rates have a tremendous impact on bond prices and yields. In general, higher interest...

The municipal bond market is a popular safe haven during low interest rate periods, as their...

The term “junk bond” doesn’t exactly inspire a lot of confidence, but the high yields offered by...

Public pension funds have stabilized since the Great Recession thanks to improving equity markets...

Many municipal bond’s interest payments are exempt from state income taxes, which means...

The municipal bonds market has seen a number of cities default over the years, including Detroit’...

Puerto Rico’s debt crisis has caused a lot of uncertainty in parts of the municipal bond market....

The municipal bond market has been surprisingly robust over the past couple of years.

Bond laddering is a common strategy designed to ensure a consistent stream of income and mitigate...

Municipal bonds may not be subject to federal income taxes, but that doesn’t mean the IRS...

Municipal bonds were among the top-performing investment classes last year, with the S&P...

Municipal bonds have become extremely popular over the years due to their unique tax advantages....

The municipal bond market is often considered to be a safe-haven asset class for investors due to...

Municipal bonds have become extremely popular over the past couple of years thanks to an...

The municipal bond market has been a long-time target of Washington policymakers. A broad tax...

Most investors purchasing municipal bonds plan on receiving semiannual interest payments until a...

Most investors are aware that they can risk too much, but few realize that playing it too safe...

Impact investing has grown in popularity over the past several years as investors look for more...

The municipal bond market is widely considered to be a safe-haven investment class. Since they...

Many investors buy municipal bonds as a safe-haven investment. After all, they are backed by the...

The municipal bond market is unique in many ways. Since muni bonds offer tax advantages,...

Municipal bonds are widely considered to be less risky than corporate bonds because they are...

Many investors think of Michigan, the home of Detroit, as having troubled finances, but actually...

There are two primary ways to purchase municipal bonds: buying bonds funds or buying individual...

Municipal bonds are popular investments due to their government backing and tax incentives. In...

Municipal bonds have been a stellar asset class over the past year. In fact, the iShares S&P...

Municipal bonds have been strong performers throughout 2015, leading all categories with total...

Municipal bonds (munis) are often regarded as a safe-haven for investors due to the high credit...

Municipal bonds have been strong performers this year, despite troubles in Detroit and Puerto...

Municipal bonds have been back in vogue since 2014 despite Puerto Rico’s ongoing debt crisis....

The Puerto Rico debt crisis has dramatically worsened over the last few years. With 45% of the...

Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla indicated that Puerto Rico would make good on its general...

Municipal bond sales are expected to decline over the next month, while the amount of redemptions...

Municipal bonds provide investors with tax-advantaged income that may be superior to other fixed...

There’s no question the bond prices are susceptible to an interest rate hike, but there is some...

Municipal bonds have long been a favorite investment class for tax-sensitive investors since the...

Municipal bonds have a number of complex features that may make them difficult for individual...

Corporate junk bonds may be out of vogue these days, but their tax-exempt counterparts have...