How do I select a municipal bond fund from the veritable maze of available tax-free funds out there?
Col. Kurtz asked: I’m trying to narrow my search for one or perhaps several tax-free bond funds to add to my portfolio. I tend to like the closed end variety. I’ve checked out offerings from Blackrock funds, Nuveen, Putnam, Morgan Stanley, Eaton Vance, et al. Man, there sure are a perplexing variety of funds to [...]
Which is more profitable; A municipal bond paying 5% or a high-quality corporate bond paying 7%?
bzzybutterfly asked: I am in the 35% tax bracket and I have a decision to make, tax-wise. I am trying to see which bond I would pay less taxes on. I believe the municipal bond is more profitable, but the 7% offer is so tempting.Inversiones Bursatiles
Tax Free Income With Municipal Bonds
Keith Tufte asked: After the past year of massive turmoil in the economy and the markets, investors are wondering where they can invest that is relatively safe and smart and provide a higher return than cash. Tax-free municipal bonds can provide some stability and a reasonable after-tax return for many investor portfolios. It is a [...]
Secure Your Future By Investing In Bonds
Ron Victor asked: For any financial plan, bonds are the core element to invest and grow wealth. It can be defined as a debt security. When you purchase a bond, you are lending money to an issuer such as government, municipality, corporation, federal agency or other entity. In return for that, the issuer promises to [...]
Are Investment Bonds a Viable Investment Option?
Uchenna Rodger Ani-Okoye asked: Your bank or institution will give you bonds in exchange for you lending them cash, they issue bonds that promise to pay you back in the future tense including interest.Bonds are they risk free?A bond has low risk attributes but it is not risk free. If you purchase corporate bonds, that [...]
What is the best municipal bond to invest in?
Sixthofseven asked: At least 5% dividend. I am looking for 5% dividend municipal bond in the state of New Jersey that is insured.Financial Freedom
Investing in Bonds – Corporate, Treasury Or Municipal?
Christine Abbate asked: When you buy a bond, you are actually loaning your money to the organization that issued the bond. That is why bonds are often called “debt instruments.” The principal (the “face value” of the bond) is repaid on the maturity date. In the meantime, you are paid a set amount of interest, [...]
At what income tax bracket does it make sense to in invest in a municipal bond fund?
Didgeridude asked: Looking for a place to park my rainy day fund. Considering a short-term muni bond fund.Negocio En Internet
Political Or Legal Risk
Randika Lalith Abeysinghe asked: Sometimes the government can declare withholding or other additional taxes on a bond or declare a tax -exempt bond taxable. In addition a regulatory authority can conclude that a given security is unsuitable for investment entities that it regulates. These actions can adversely affects the value of the security.Similarly,it is also [...]
What dictates the yield percentage of my Municipal Bond Fund?
KnottedBrain asked: I currently have a Municipal Bond Fund which is tax deferred. The yield is OK, and in the past it has been amazing. CD rates look very interesting now at 5.00% and up. I live in New York and I understand that taxes have to be paid on CDs. So I’m trying to [...]