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Munis not safe investments as assumed.

Problems in the muni market.
Not surprising: The same broker who got me into Auction rate securitires right before they blew up has been hyping m[...] read more »
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Same Old Municipals, New Ratings

A fresh coat of paint to a quality original can often be a better alternative. In that vein, both Moody’s and Fitch, two of the three primary bond ra[...] read more »
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Is Municipal Bond Insurance Dead?

The role of bond insurance continues to decline in the municipal market, with insured bonds comprising only 11% of year-to-date new issuance through [...] read more »
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Municipal Bonds on a Roll

Top rated municipal bond yields did not quite match the decline in Treasury yields in August, but performance was impressive nonetheless and followed[...] read more »
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California Municipal Bond Ratings Cut to Lowest Amongst States

California's financial paralysis and its deteriorating fiscal condition is not something that is widely reported. Still, investors hold tens of billions of its bonds and the state has the fifth largest economy in the world. read more »
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The Risks Of High Yield Municipal Bonds - Amateur Asset Allocator

Muni bonds are often assumed to be second only to U.S. treasury bonds in safety. Past default rates don't support this view, however. read more »
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Legislature OKs measure to expand use of 'no-bid' muni bond sales

California lawmakers passed a bill sought by investment banks that would expand no-bid bond sales, which supporters say are needed after the Wall Str[...] read more »
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What's Gone Wrong with Municipal Bond Funds?

With muni bond funds sharply down, investors are looking for answers. This provides a few. read more »
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Corruption in Munipical bond business is rampant.

Article discusses claims that munipical bond market is corrupt. Sounds like the next shoe to drop is the unfolding financial scandal. read more »
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Start a New Trading Week

This article talks about how important it is to start your trading week fresh- and let go fo last weeks successes/failures. Here's a few key points! read more »
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How Safe are Municipal Bonds?

When you invest in any bond your primary concern should be the issuer's ability to meet its obligation of paying interest and principal payments in [...] read more »
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Passive Income With Tax Free Municipal Bonds - Amateur Asset Allocator

Municipal bonds aren't just for high-income investors anymore. read more »
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Municipal Bond Market Summary - January 11, 2010 - Bonds Article - municipal bonds, tom doe, matt fabian

Municipal bond interview with Tom Doe, Founder and CEO and Matt Fabian, Manager and Lead Director of Municipal Market Advisors. The interview summari[...] read more »
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USSTX - USAA Tax Exempt Short-Term

One great alternative to bank CD's and money markets is the USAA Tax Exempt Short-Term mutual fund. The fund squeezed as much tax-free performance a[...] read more »
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Weekly Municipal Bond Outlook - A Correction May Be Due - Bonds Article - municipal bonds, munis, tax exempt bonds

Once again, municipals held on to low nominal yields; however, tax-exempts did lag the Wednesday and Thursday flight to safety rally in Treasuries la[...] read more »
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