Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael writes on high income assets that help people retire early. With stocks levitating higher, you just might be starting to ...

VanEck High Yield Muni ETF (HYD) is recommended for investors seeking tax-advantaged income, especially those in higher tax ...

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Despite offering historically attractive aftertax yields, municipal bonds were one of the worst-performing sectors in the fixed-income market through the first nine months of 2025. It’s been a ...

When comparing municipal bonds vs. Treasury bonds, investors often weigh tax advantages against perceived safety. Municipal bonds, issued by state and local governments, may offer tax-free interest ...

At a recent bond sale, an issuer navigated the demands of investors with the needs of municipal borrowers looking to finance local infrastructure, including a new recycling facility. Like federal and ...

I have been invited to countless conference calls, webinars, and conferences that promise to educate me about the outlook for municipal bonds. However, in all of that noise, some of the most important ...

— -- Q: Is it safe to buy New York and New Jersey municipal bonds? A: Municipal bonds have been among some of the safest bets investors can make. With few exceptions, when you lend money to a ...

Most municipal bond funds are posting losses, even as taxable bond categories are posting gains. Higher issuance and volatility have pushed down municipal bond prices, which started the year high.

For most issuers of state and local infrastructure bonds, price volatility has brought higher interest rates and thus higher annual debt service payments. (Adobe Stock) Weeks ago, the public finance ...

The Villages is betting big on the municipal bond market to keep its housing boom alive. The sprawling 57,000-acre retirement empire in central Florida is selling nearly $130 million in high-yield ...