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Municipal bonds, or Munis for short, are bonds issued by city, county, or state governments for a variety of projects such as building schools, expanding highways, or constructing a new sewage system. Municipal bonds are normally exempt from state and local taxes, making them an attractive investment to men and women in the middle to higher tax brackets.
Tests of Safety for Municipal Bonds
These tests of safety for municipal bonds will help investors learn to protect against loss and default. Municipal bond tests of safety include minimum population, credit ratings, municipal bond insurance, and more.
About Investing in Municipal Bonds
Tax-free municipal bonds can be a great investment for those in higher tax brackets. Read this quick and easy-to-use guide to find out if they are something you should consider adding to your portfolio. Covers the basics such as general obligation versus revenue municipal bonds.
C.W. Henderson - Specialists in Tax Free Municipal Bonds
C.W. Henderson is a professional investment counseling firm that focuses on investing in tax free municipal bonds. It caters to high-income and net-worth individuals as well as corporations with short term cash.
CFTtech - Municipal Bond Basics
Municipal bonds are categorized by the form of collateral used to back them and to raise their revenue. Explains the difference between revenue bonds, industrial bonds, redevelopment agency bonds, and airport bonds.
Delphis Hanover Municipal Bond and Yield Tables
Delphis Hanover provides municipal bond yield tables to the Wall Street Journal. Offers research and information on municipal bonds to members of its service.
Invest FAQ - Tax Free Municipal Bond Terminology
Terms and definitions relating to tax free municipal bonds. I recommend you print the page for reference.
Muni Marketplace
Municipal MarketplaceŽ Online provides you with instant access to the most complete and current database of municipal bond firms and professionals. This exclusive weekly updated service will connect you to the people and information you need to expand your business.
Municipal Bond Definition and Links - Investopedia
A basic definition of municipal bonds as well as several links to resources about bonds, municipal bond yields, and purchasing bonds for your portfolio.
Municipal Bond Yields and Issues - Search for Munis
The municipal bond section of fmsbonds.com publishes weekly yield tables, market commentary, and priced tax-free municipal bonds. The site even allows investors to search for municipal bonds by state.
National Federation of Municipal Analysts
The NFMA was established in 1983 to provide a forum for issues of interest to the municipal analyst community. Its primary focus is on providing educational programs for municipal finance professionals with a secondary focus on voicing opinions on areas of concern to municipal analysts.
Standard and Poors Municipal Bond Yield Indices
The Standard & Poor's / Investortools Municipal Bond Indices are composed of bonds held by managed municipal bond fund customers of Standard & Poor's that are priced daily.
Ten Things Your Broker Won't Tell You About Bonds
The ten secrets your broker won't tell you about bonds - including municipal bonds. Every investor should read this article!
Tripp & Co - Free Municipal Bond Guide
Fill out a simple form and Tripp & Co will send you a free guide to tax free municipal bonds. Explains basic concepts such as municipal bond yields, and the advantages of investing in munis.

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