Municipal bonds have meaningfully underperformed taxable bonds, and the curve move for the year to date in munis explains a lot of this. Two factors have likely contributed to this yield move: ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the things many investors enjoy about municipal bonds is that they can see the fruition of their investments right in front of their eyes, said Maya Philipson, co-founder and chief operations ...

— -- 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 bond funds like TFI are best suited for investors with a marginal tax rate of 24% or higher, due to tax-equivalent yields. Open-ended ETFs like TFI avoid large discounts/premiums to NAV but ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jade Craig, University of Mississippi (THE CONVERSATION) Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle ...

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Parker has promised to create or preserve 30,000 affordable housing units throughout the city, at a cost of roughly US$2 billion. To help fund the plan, the Parker administration says it will issue ...