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Here are the results from the much anticipated SIFMA 2010 Municipal Issuance Survey.

Municipal bond yields as tracked by The Bond Buyer 20 weekly index of 20-year general obligation yields slid 1 basis point to 4.18%. That's the lowest level since Oct. 8. It continues a year in which yields on municipals and all bonds have slid while bond values have risen.

Short term municipal bond yields reached record low levels as the Fed has signaled that it plans to keep the Fed Funds rate at 0% for some time.

Here is a brief article regarding one of the more speculative ways to invest in bonds; auction rate securities. If this sounds good to you be prepared to step up to the plate as the minimum investment is $25 thousand.

Author and former analyst Fred Sheehan writes that the municipal bond market is ripe for collapse. He states that investors are naive if they think that munis are a safe place to stash cash.

Here is a basic article on bonds, how they relate to our everyday lives and what to consider when you are investing in them.

Here is a strategy you may have heard of: bond swaps. There are a number of reasons to do a swap, and here are some of them.

It pays to do your homework and I am sure investors of this fund will not make that mistake again. www.bestcashcow.com/bond_resources/index.html

It is common for investors, especially new ones, to be confused about terms common for bonds. Here is an explanation of some of the more common ones.

A bit of good news for those California Recovery Bond holders as they get an upgrade from Moody's and Fitch ratings agencies.

Another article regarding our countries credit woes and current level of debt. Our government treasuries may be heading towards JUNK.

Ever wonder about our government lending practices as it relates to worldwide debt? Here is a look at our countries debt along with a bit of speculation on what might happen it we get a downgrade.

There are several types of municipal bonds but general obligation bonds are the safest. Here's how you can ensure you are purchasing or holding general obligation bonds.

Here is another look at bond funds and some things to be aware of, such as turnover rate. Mutual funds whose portfolio is turned over frequently often are just one big tax nightmare for the funds investors.