#5: Safe Investment Option 1 - Municipal Bonds

Municipal bonds are bonds issued by state and local authorities to help cover public expenses. They’re not completely without risk, but they rarely ever default.

And right now they’re cheap and are paying good returns—especially when you consider the tax advantage. Most “munis” are exempt from federal taxes.

So if you are making 5.5% on a muni bond and you’re in the 35% tax bracket, you’d have to earn more than 8.5% on a taxable investment to make the same return!

For more information, see Should You Buy Municipal Bonds?

Next: #6: Safe Investment Option 2 – Muni Bonds

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