Individual bonds and bond funds can both provide an income stream, but there are important differences. This article provides an overview of these two types of investments.
Muni bonds and tax-exempt funds have long been a mainstay in the portfolios of income-focused investors who want to manage their tax burdens.
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Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.