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 »
A Comeback for Direct-pay Muni Bonds?
Direct-pay muni bonds, which were a hit a decade ago, could be revived – with a twist – as part of a program aimed at funding massive infrastructure investments. The bonds would be reminiscent… Read More »
Muni Bonds Can Be Key in Infrastructure Investment
As debate begins over the Biden administration’s plan for a massive infrastructure investment, municipal bonds are on the minds of lawmakers. While it’s unclear precisely how they might be… Read More »
Looking to Succeed in the Municipal Bond Market? It’s Right Here
We’ve published hundreds of commentaries over the years to help investors succeed in the municipal bond market. Have our insights held up? You make the call. Exposing the cost of… Read More »
State and Local Finances Closer to a Boost
State and local finances challenged by the fallout of COVID-19 should be getting a $350 billion boost. The funds are part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan being considered by the House… Read More »
Can High-Yield Bonds Be Healthy for Your Portfolio?
Yield-hungry investors are plowing record amounts of cash into high-yield munis. Enthusiasm for these bonds reflects historically low yields on investment-grade munis and, as we pointed out… Read More »