Unlike corporate bonds or Treasurys, most municipal bond funds pay income that's exempt from federal income tax, and certain variants may also be exempt from state or alternative minimum tax. While ...

Last year investors bought $31.4 billion worth, three times as much as in 2022. If you buy a municipal debt index fund, ...

Municipal bonds are low-risk and save federal and possibly state taxes. The best way to invest in munis is through bond funds for easier diversification. Some munis are state-specific and offer ...

Municipal bonds pay federal tax-exempt interest and carry a historically low default rate. Municipal bonds typically pay less interest than corporate bonds but offer predictable income that’s ...

Trump Accounts hold limited appeal for kids who miss out on free seed money—unless you look ahead to the surprising tax value they can unlock when your child turns 18.

Discover baby bonds, an affordable fixed-income security for retail, or individual, investors, under $1,000. Learn how they work, their benefits, and alternatives.

A good number of people end up retiring with more than just Social Security to fall back on. And that's a positive thing, since Social Security only pays the average retired worker today a little more ...