Bonds

Municipal bond interest is tax-free in the United States, however there may be state or local taxes, or both. Be aware that if you receive Social Security, your bond interest will be recognized as income when determining your Social Security taxable amount. This could result in you owing more money. Municipal bond interest rates are […]

CRISIL and CARE, two important Indian rating agencies, have given the NHAI bonds a AAA grade. AAA is the highest credit rating that a major rating agency can give to a bond offering. As a result of the ratings provided by the agencies, these bonds are considered safe to invest in. NHAI or REC: which

“For any due date between March 20 and September 29, the finance ministry has prolonged it to September 30 due to the Covid 19 pandemic,” said Prakash Hegde, a chartered accountant in Bengaluru. For example, if you sold your home on December 15th and your 6-month due date was in mid-June, your payment would be

A note is a financial security that obligates a borrower to repay a loan within a specified time frame and at a predetermined interest rate. Notes are similar to bonds, however they often mature sooner than other financial products, such as bonds. A note with a 2% annual interest rate and a one-year maturity period,

You’re lending to the government when you save or invest with NS&I, and your money is completely safe. NS&I products may pay interest, stock market or inflation-linked returns (income), or tax-free rewards in the case of Premium Bonds. If you cash out early from any NS&I products, you may be charged a penalty, meaning you

The interest you earn on the majority of your savings will be included in your taxable income. However, this does not imply that you will be required to pay tax on it. It all depends on the overall amount of interest you earn and the tax rate you pay. More information is available in our

Municipal bond interest is tax-free in the United States, however there may be state or local taxes, or both. Be aware that if you receive Social Security, your bond interest will be recognized as income when determining your Social Security taxable amount. This could result in you owing more money. Municipal bond interest rates are

Municipal securities are not traded on a central exchange. Historically, the secondary market for municipal securities has been an over-the-counter, dealer-driven market. In the secondary market, how are bonds traded? After they are issued, bonds can be bought and sold in the “secondary market.” While some bonds are traded on exchanges, the majority are exchanged

Municipal bonds were one of the most stable fixed income asset classes in 2021, with positive returns and minimal volatility across a wide range of credit and maturity. New issuance slightly exceeded the record set in 2020, but supply was quickly absorbed by surprisingly continuous fund inflows. Record state and local revenues, stimulus spending, minimal

A mutual fund is a form of investment instrument that consists of a stock, bond, or other security portfolio. Mutual funds provide low-cost access to diversified, professionally managed portfolios for small and individual investors. Mutual funds are classified into many categories based on the securities they invest in, their investing objectives, and the type of