We expect some continued slowing in the economy, and that argument has been strengthened by a move up in headline ...

Explore municipal bonds and money market funds, comparing their tax benefits, risks, and returns to make informed investment decisions.

Despite volatility, muni markets finished strong in 2025, and we are optimistic for a repeat in 2026. Read more here.

"We're starting off from a really high tax equivalent yield and that really starts the market from a position of strength," ...

Municipal bonds enter 2026 as a compelling option for investors: attractive yields, strong fundamentals, and structural changes that continue to reshape the market. After a volatile 2025, marked by ...

When I last wrote about municipal bonds, they were experiencing a bit of a rough patch. In the first half of 2025, the Morningstar US Municipal Bond Index logged a slightly negative total return. It ...

VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF tracks intermediate-term, investment-grade municipal bonds, offering tax-free income but only middling returns for the risk taken. ITM's low fees (0.18%) and ...

Municipal bonds have made their opening move. After months of being labeled “cheap,” the tax-exempt market responded with a rally across the full curve. Yields dropped, ratios tightened, and early ...

Quick Read JMUB’s 3.5% tax-free yield equals 5.1% taxable for retirees in the 32% bracket. The fund outperformed passive ...

Municipals were little changed Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields rose and equities ended mixed. The two-year muni-UST ratio Wednesday was at 67%, the five-year at 67%, the 10-year at 75% and the ...

If tax efficiency is a top priority, there are quite a few ways to shield more of your investment gains from Uncle Sam. Asset location should come first. Americans have access to several ...

Turning a $1 million portfolio into reliable passive income is less about chasing the highest yield and more about engineering the right mix of assets, tax rules and risk. With the right structure, I ...