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

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 ...

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 ...

As a child growing up in Maplewood, N.J., a leafy suburban enclave that’s popular with New York City commuters, David Hammer didn’t see himself as a Wall Street guy. Unbeknown to Hammer, however, he ...

Municipal bonds are starting 2026 on strong footing, with the so-called “January effect” lifting prices as reinvestment cash ...

When it comes to investing, there are various ways to assess risk versus reward, depending on the asset class. Unlike evaluating corporate stock risks, which involve similar variables, municipal bond ...

Brian Katz was at his son’s college graduation from Northwestern University in June when he got a text from his financial adviser saying they needed to talk. A few days later the adviser told Katz ...

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 ...

New ETF delivers access to short-duration investment-grade municipal bonds near call dates, offering federally tax-exempt income with lower duration risk. Traditionally, investors seeking tax-free ...

The launches come at a time when inflation remains a stubborn challenge for bond investors. Inflation-linked funds are designed to help cushion portfolios from eroding purchasing power, while ...