Eliminating the DOE will have little impact on municipal bonds, as schools rely mostly on state and local funding, though ...

The big selling point of municipal bonds is their federal tax-free status. That is, the interest payments are not taxed at the federal level. Some states do not tax municipal bonds, but others do.

Heading into 2025, there are reasons to be cautious. Most are related to the new administration and the prospect of retaining ...

As you can see below, to get the equivalent of a 7.8% tax-free muni-bond dividend—the payout on the closed-end fund (CEF) we’ll delve into next—a top-bracket taxpayer would need a 12.9% ...

State taxes: Income from municipal bonds issued in the state where the investor resides is usually exempt from state income ...

Municipal bonds generally offer lower interest rates than corporate bonds. The interest you earn is tax-free at the federal level, though it may be subject to state income taxes, particularly if ...

Everyone loves tax-free municipal bonds. But the return of Donald Trump means that status could now be at risk.

President Trump has indicated that one of his key economic priorities is to extend the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ...

You may fund a health savings account (HSA) with a high-deductible health insurance policy. Contributions to an HSA are tax-deductible, and the account’s investment income grows tax-free.

Sharing a bullish outlook, fixed income strategists say they're "not terribly concerned" over a proposal to scrap the muni ...

Fund CharacteristicsFundDistribution FrequencyMonthlyEffective Duration7.38 Years30-Day SEC Yield (Advisor Class)—With ...

rather than tax revenue. Investors favor them for their connection to tangible assets and a unique risk-reward profile compared to other types of municipal bonds. If you're considering revenue ...