When it comes to fixed income, especially municipal bonds, the landscape has changed and may offer more compelling value than many realize.

Explore VCRM's 3.6% tax-advantaged yield on muni bonds. Understand why it may fall short compared to lower-risk, higher-yield ...

Having trouble finding a Muni - Bonds fund? American Century CA High Yield Municipal Investor (BCHYX) is a potential starting point. BCHYX bears a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on ...

Invest in PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II (PML) for diversified municipal bond exposure with tax-exempt income, but weigh ...

Municipal bonds are federally tax-free. And in some cases, they’re also free from state and local taxes. That means you may never owe income taxes on the payments you receive from the bond's ...

The once-prized bonds fell from favor earlier this year, but they're back in demand as debt issued by elite colleges look ...

If you look at muni 20- to 30-year investment-grade bonds, the yields have risen 50 to 70 basis points over the last five to six months. If you look at the Treasury market, yields are only up ...

Muni - Bonds funds invest in debt securities issued by states and local municipalities, which are typically used to pay for infrastructure construction, schools, and other government functions.

At the very top of the list for anyone looking to retire right now without subjecting themselves to significant market swings, ETFs have become incredibly popular. Offering both diversification and a ...

Tom Doe, CEO of Municipal Market Analytics, an independent research firm providing strategic analysis and insights on the U.S. municipal bond market, joined me on a recent episode of The Impact to ...

The average default rate for investment-grade municipal debt evaluated by Moody’s Investors Service from 1970 through 2009 was 0.03 percent, compared with 0.97 percent for corporate issues, the ...