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 ...

— -- 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 ...

Municipal bonds, or "muni bonds," comprise debt securities that are issued by various states, cities, counties and other governmental entities to raise money to build roads, schools and a host of ...

Buying municipal bonds as new issues requires an investor to participate in an issuer’s retail order period. You’ll need a brokerage account directly with the financial institution backing the bond ...

Franklin Templeton reports that New York municipal bond yields remain attractive despite recent market volatility. Review ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said it would seek to hold down spiking interest rates in the state and municipal bond markets by supporting banks’ purchase of the bonds. The Fed said Friday ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. There are a broad range of bond options available to you, ranging from safe investments like Treasuries to risky but high ...