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Municipal bonds munis are debt obligations issued by government entities.

Municipal bonds for dummies. Third you also want to choose a municipal bond that carries a maturity you can live with. But unlike treasuries which are held by investors all over the world by both individuals and governments municipal bonds are purchased primarily by u s. Municipal bonds for dummies skip to main search results amazon prime.

General obligation bonds generally don t default. From bond funds to municipal bonds your complete step by step guide to investing in bonds. Bond investing for dummies cheat sheet if you want to invest in bonds you need to know how to read the bond ratings that the big three rating companies use and how to figure whether a taxable or tax free municipal bond is the better investment.

Callable bonds pay slightly higher coupon rates but are less predictable than noncallable bonds. If the bond is callable well is that something you can live with and be happy with. The municipal bond market is now about 3 7 trillion which is a little more than one third the size of the treasury market.

When you buy a municipal bond you are loaning money to the issuer in exchange for a set number of interest payments over a predetermined period. At the end of that period the bond reaches its maturity date. Eligible for free shipping.

Perhaps because the municipal bond market is made up mostly of individuals rather than institutional buyers the number of sharks in fancy suits out to rip the hide off unwary investors is highest in the muni bond market. 3 7 out of 5 stars 19. Bond investing for dummies 2nd edition.