Municipal bonds are beneficial for those in the top tax bracket, but many six-figure earners who buy munis don't actually benefit. By law, Treasuries are exempt from state income tax and most ...
Plus, people who purchase bonds issued by their states or localities may not be required to pay state or local taxes on the interest. That means some municipal bonds have tax-free status at all ...
Municipal bonds are available to a wide range of investors. Individual investors, for instance, can purchase municipal bonds through a brokerage account, making them particularly attractive to ...
It's important to understand the fees you'll pay and the potential "markup" -- a selling price above face or market value -- of the bond. Brokers who buy and sell municipal bonds are required to ...
The University of Chicago's Center for Municipal Finance is publishing first-of-its-kind data that showcases bond investments by Congressional district, said Justin Marlowe, a research professor ...