Amid Turbulence, Muni Bonds Remain Steady
If you’re looking for drama in the municipal bond market, a report by Moody’s indicates you’ll have to look elsewhere. Muni bonds remain steady. According to the rating agency’s annual… Read More »
Fed Chief and His Munis
A peek into the financial holdings of Federal Reserve officials found that Chairman Jerome Powell owns more than $1.5 million in municipal bonds. The inclusion of bonds in Powell’s portfolio… Read More »
Time to Take Advantage of Rising Muni Bond Values?
Many longtime municipal bond investors glancing at their monthly statements are seeing the market value of their bonds soar. For most, it’s not important. They understand that market values… Read More »
Battered State Rebounds Amid Demand for Munis
A state known for years for financial woes is showing signs of recovery and issuing new bonds as strong investor demand for munis continues. Illinois is issuing $340 million of new debt for… Read More »
Infrastructure Bill Expands Use of Private Activity Bonds
While plans to fix roads and bridges made headlines, a more obscure provision in the Senate’s infrastructure bill will help turn those ideas into reality: Expanding the use of private activity… Read More »
Who’s Buying Individual Municipal Bonds?
For tax-free income investors aiming for more certainty in reaching their goals without distracting market noise, there’s a simple answer: Individual municipal bonds. By investing in specific… Read More »
Top Insurers are Boosting Their Muni Bond Holdings
Individuals aren’t the only investors swarming to municipal bonds. For the first time in at least five years, top insurers are boosting their muni bond holdings. By the end of last year, 13.5%… Read More »
When Municipal Bonds Will Be Redeemed or Called
Billions of dollars of municipal bonds will be redeemed or called this summer. What should investors do? One advisor thinks they should take the cash… and sit on it. A contributor to Forbes… Read More »
On Infrastructure Bill, a Fight Over Funds, Not Funding
While Congress may be tied up debating an infrastructure bill, cities are virtually unanimous: Funds for fixing roads, water systems, mass transit and other essential public assets is their No. 1… Read More »
Long-term Muni Success with Short-term Bonds?
Investors are flooding the municipal bond market, yet pundits still say investors should seek short-term bonds or leave cash on the sidelines. Apparently, old habits die hard. Their advice is… Read More »