municipal bonds

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1. Bonds issued by nonprofit bodies such as cities, public hospitals, and school boards. They bear relatively low interest rates, but accrued interest is exempt from federal income tax.

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Heather Gillers covers pension funds, insurance, college endowments and municipal bonds for The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

“The markets are increasingly weighing the two-sided risks of the Middle East conflict, with tighter financial conditions and growth concerns gaining prominence over pure inflation worries,” the head of fixed income and municipal bonds says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

You may also benefit from investing in tax-free municipal bonds, as opposed to CDs or taxable U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

Jane Lauder holds more than $1 million in Estée Lauder stock directly and millions more through family trusts, and has an extensive portfolio of municipal bonds and land holdings.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

In cases of this sort, the market frequently will consider the prospects of commercial success of the enterprises in fixing the value of the municipal bonds.

From The Value of Money by Anderson, Benjamin M.