
The pros and cons of investing in municipal bonds
Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.
Dori Zinn is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, personal loans, student loans, student financial aid and investing, among other topics. Since graduating college in a recession, she has covered various parts of the personal finance space, including banking, budgeting, investing and real estate, for more than a decade. She has also contributed to CNET and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo and other outlets. She loves teaching people about money.
Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.
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