Include municipal bonds in your bond investing strategy to earn interest that is exempt from federal taxes. Municipal bonds are bonds offered by state or local governments to allow them to borrow money and avoid raising taxes. Because a state or local government has a chance of going bankrupt, the interest rates offered by these bonds are higher than with federal bonds. State or local issued bonds are also called Municipal bonds.

About LifeTips

Now one of the top on-line publishers in the world, LifeTips offers tips to millions of monthly visitors. Our mission mission is to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Expert writers earn dough for what they know. And exclusive sponsors in each niche topic help us make-it-all happen.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Investing Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Tammi Reynolds

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!