Are I Bonds A Good Investment Now?
Submitted by Sam Cass (bestcashcow.com)
Is now a good time to look at I Bonds? Some say yes, I say no. Here's why.
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Is now a good time to look at I Bonds? Some say yes, I say no. Here's why.
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Marketwatch recently posted an article about the attractiveness of Municipal Bonds, pointing out that some long-term munis pay a tax equivalent rate of over 7%. But investors should consider...
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Many middle-of-the-road bond mutual funds that seemed to promise stable returns in a difficult market have recently taken gut-wrenching plunges. These funds, as well as managed accounts run under...
Democrats are discussing several proposals for removing the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) which can impact holders of private activity municipal bonds. The impact would make the bonds more tax...
As we close 2008, one of the biggest stories of the year, the auction rate security meltdown, comes full circle. Pimco, a company roundly criticized for not redeeming investor money locked in...
John Moorlach said in 1994 that Orange Country was headed for bankruptcy and six months later they files. Now, he says that at least 10 municipalities are headed for trouble in 2009.
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Now this is interesting. Goldman will be selling bonds to raise money that are 100% backed by the US government. I wonder what they will price at?
The price of bonds moves inversely with interest rates - as interest rates move up, the price of bonds goes down and as rates go down, the price increases. Thus, conventional wisdom would lead you...
It is a given that we are in a serious recession. It is a given too that a number of municipalities will fail as the recession deepens and tax revenues decline. Those with capital...
Municipal bonds are now offering extremely attractive short term interest, beating out comparable Treasuries. They are a great source of tax free income. This is new and may not last very long.
More transparency is coming to the municipal bonds market which is good for all investors. The SEC just approved the electronic disclosure of municipal bonds issues on a website available free of...
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