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Muni Bonds Explained: How To Incorporate Tax-Free Income With Investing For Retirement (EP.221)

Muni Bonds Explained: How To Incorporate Tax-Free Income With Investing For Retirement (EP.221)

Update: 2025-09-10
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Municipal bonds can be a powerful tool for high-income investors, but only when used thoughtfully. In this episode, I explain how to evaluate muni bonds with tax-equivalent yield, the difference between general obligation and revenue bonds, and why I avoid state-specific and high-yield issues. I also share Plancorp’s implementation approach and give a market outlook on why munis remain attractive for retirement portfolios today.

Listen now and learn:

► How to tell if municipal bonds make sense for your portfolio

► The key differences between types of muni bonds and what those differences mean for long-term investors

► Why not all muni strategies are created equal—and the hidden risks to watch out for.

► How to think about munis in today’s market environment and why their role extends beyond just tax-free income.

 

Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.

 

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)



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Muni Bonds Explained: How To Incorporate Tax-Free Income With Investing For Retirement (EP.221)

Muni Bonds Explained: How To Incorporate Tax-Free Income With Investing For Retirement (EP.221)