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 ...

High-yield muni yields stay elevated, potentially offering rare above-average, tax-free income potential. Spreads remain stable and balanced, signaling healthy credit conditions across muni markets.

Tax-free municipal bonds offer savings on federal and possibly state taxes. Investing through municipal bond funds simplifies the process of building a diversified portfolio. Vanguard and iShares ...

Despite offering historically attractive aftertax yields, municipal bonds were one of the worst-performing sectors in the fixed-income market through the first nine months of 2025. It’s been a ...

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 ...

When I last wrote about municipal bonds, they were experiencing a bit of a rough patch. In the first half of 2025, the Morningstar US Municipal Bond Index logged a slightly negative total return. It ...