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In our previous columns, we’ve often addressed a major pitfall for bond investors: the...

Municipal bonds often get painted with a broad brush stroke a lot of the time. Investors...

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When investors think about municipal bonds, they often go right to state-issued general...

The Trump administration’s higher education policies, particularly those affecting...

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Inflation continues to be a worry for many investors. A variety of inflationary measures continue...

In an era marked by intensifying wildfires, rising seas, and increasingly severe weather, climate...

Municipal bonds continue to be a core component of fixed-income portfolios, especially given...

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With the new year nearly a quarter finished, a variety of trends and themes have already started...

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A new year brings new opportunities. It also brings plenty of uncertainty to the table. From...

With the start of the year, several asset managers and investment firms are beginning to publish...

As we look ahead to 2025 and the potential impact of Donald Trump’s presidency on municipal...

The Fed’s cutting of rates was supposed to boost bond prices and create wonderful total returns...

One of the biggest draws to the municipal bond market is their tax-free status. Issued by states...

Municipal bonds are issued by state and local governments for various purposes, making the sector...

As one of the largest states in terms of economic prowess and population, California also happens...

One of the best pieces of investment advice could be, “It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep...

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After what feels like forever, the yield curve has reverted to its normal direction, with...

Municipal bonds have long been seen as a safe haven in the bond market. After all, their credit...

Arguably, the biggest story in the fixed income sector over the last year or so has been the...

The prospect of declining interest rates presents a significant opportunity for municipal debt...

When investors think about municipal bonds, safety and stability often come to mind. Afterall, a...

The current state of the bond market is confusing to say the least. But for fixed income...

Thanks to the Fed’s tightening and subsequent pause, there are a lot of good places for investors...

In the face of urban sprawl and increasing vehicular congestion, city planners and local...

So far, 2024 has been an interesting year for fixed income investors. The mixture of economic...

With the Federal Reserve raising rates, building a fixed income portfolio may have just gotten a...

The anticipated reduction of interest rates by the Federal Reserve, initially projected at the...

Driven by their tax-free interest and current high yields, municipal bonds have continued to be...

When it comes to the high-yield bond space, high-yield corporate bonds have certainly earned...

After 2022’s bond rout, 2023 was a wonderful time for fixed income investors. High yields as well...

While municipal bonds have grown in popularity, they are still ignored by the bulk of the...

In recent years, the United States has experienced a significant increase in the number of...

When it comes to safety, municipal bonds have long been a go-to investment for income seekers....

Savers have been rejoicing over the last year or so. With the Fed raising benchmark rates, CDs,...

Against the backdrop of conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and a global economic...

While the economy seems to be moving right along, there’s no doubt that it is slowing. The...

Municipal bonds are typically seen as a boring fixed income sector. Volatility and defaults are...

Thanks to last year’s bond rout and the Fed’s continued path of monetary tightening, there...

U.S. public utilities, like water, wastewater and solid waste, are generally operated by...

As one of the largest states in economic prowess and population, it stands to reason that...

Arguably, one of the most important pieces of investing is allocation. Getting the right assets...

Thanks to their par values and steady coupon rates, bonds are often seen as the ‘safe’ asset...

Historically, investors have purchased bonds for their steady coupon payments. This relationship...

Often talked only from the standpoint of cities and counties, municipal debt issuances cover an...

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic was hard on the healthcare sector. From delays on...

Municipal bonds have garnered a lot of attention in recent months. Thanks to their high yields...

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For many investors, municipal bonds are as good as gold. This is because the vast bulk of bonds...

BlackRock, one of the largest muni bond managers, recently released their update on muni bond...

With the Fed’s continuous fight against inflation, the interest rate environment has been quite...

For investors, the municipal bond market has been a tough nut to crack over the last year. Yields...

Municipal bonds have long been a favorite spot for investors looking to score tax-free income....

Bigger cities in the United States are grappling with the complex and multifaceted issue of...

According to investment manager Lord Abbett, the municipal bond market outlook appears positive...

The municipal debt market is a critical component of local government financing, serving as a...

Municipal bonds have long been prized by investors with higher incomes and higher tax brackets...

When most investors think of municipal bonds, general obligation or GO bonds tend to be the first...

Municipal bonds have long been praised by investors for their ability to generate tax-free...

There’s nothing better than getting a high yield, except if that high yield comes tax free. And...

Historically, the municipal bond market has been a steady-eddy performer for many investors....

Considering the current interest rate environment, many investors are either starting or...

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California and with total assets valued over $200 billion, until...

When it comes to safety in fixed income, municipal bonds have long proven their mettle as a...

While the federal government plays a significant role in regulating public utilities, such as...

Municipal bonds are a staple of many investment portfolios, especially for investors in higher...

With 2022 in the rearview mirror, 2023 will likely see the continuation and effects of the...

It’s no secret that inflationary pressures and rising rates have caused the entire fixed income...

While it is common to hear about daily fluctuations in the various market exchanges, such as...

With the ongoing interest rate hikes, the cost of accessing the capital market to finance...

With continued Fed rate hikes, many fixed income investors are currently sitting on hefty...

The Federal Reserve’s efforts to contain inflation have taken a toll on the bond markets in...

For everything from a natural disaster, recent example being Hurricane Ian in Florida, to a...

State and local governments naturally spend large amounts on environmental and social causes. For...

When looking at either the historic performance or the forecasted outlook by many of the credit...

In FY2022, from July 2021 to June2022, tumultuous financial markets played a key role in many...

Many investors are avoiding the bond market after another surprise inflation reading sparked...