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- Issued by state and local governments
- Exempt from federal taxes, and often from state and local taxes
- Ideal for those in a high income bracket
- Generally less volatile than equities
- Independently rated for creditworthiness
- Liquidity can be managed by selecting bonds with proper maturity dates
- An excellent diversifier, since when interest rates rise, bond prices usually decline, and vice versa
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