Cooper Howard
Cooper Howard, CFA, is a Director and Fixed Income Strategist for the Schwab Center for Financial Research. He provides analysis and investor education on fixed income markets with a focus on the municipal bond market. Cooper has been widely quoted in financial publications including The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Bond Buyer.
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Bond Insights
Tax policy may continue to be a factor in the second half of the year, although Congress looks likely to maintain current tax brackets and the muni tax exemption.
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Bond Insights
The bill contains several tax-code changes that could affect municipal bonds, although we don't think it reduces the appeal of munis for high-income earners.
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Recent volatility has pushed yields to historically high levels, potentially creating opportunities in municipal bonds, especially for higher-net-worth investors.
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Bond Insights
Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.
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The wildfires may affect some municipal bond issuers in the devastated areas, but the impact to other California bonds or to the broader muni market is likely limited.
Commentary
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You're interested in investing in municipal bonds, but which type—general obligation or revenue—is best for you? We break it down.
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Onward Archive
Some municipalities are more susceptible to weather-related risk than others. Here are three ways to help weather-proof your muni portfolio.
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Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.
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Bond Insights
Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.
Bond Insights
The latest perspective on the bond market from the Schwab Center for Financial Research, including a deep-dive on corporate and municipal bond markets.