Muni Bonds News and Perspectives

A plan approved by Congress this week would free 20 million people of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and it’s also good news for bondholders who invest in...

Few strategies involving tax-free bonds provoke as much discussion as laddering. Though a close analysis will reveal why it shortchanges investors, many still...

Two opposing forces battling each other in the bond market have created a unique opportunity for investors. On the one hand, the Federal Reserve is trying to...

The major tobacco companies, once again, made their annual payments to the 46 states and territories under the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), reinforcing...

Individual investors increased their holdings of municipal bonds last year, continuing a decade-long growth trend, according to the Federal Reserve. Last...

Investors in General Motors and GMAC bonds received welcome news this week. Following a strong sales performance in February, General Motors’ turnaround...

Altria’s success in overturning a $79.5 million judgment continues a string of favorable rulings that have limited awards against tobacco’s largest producer....

Radian Group and MGIC Investment Corp. have announced plans to merge, which would create the mortgage insurance industry’s largest player with assets close to...

It has been a long, winding and lucrative road for tobacco bond investors since we originally recommended them in 2001. At that time, we were intrigued that...

An important indicator of investor confidence in General Motors Corp. is at its highest level in almost two years. "There is recognition GM has made progress...