May 29, 2020 "Are Municipal Bonds Still a Safe Source of Retirement Income During Coronavirus?"

Summary: "Are Municipal Bonds Still a Safe Source of Retirement Income During Coronavirus?" by Mallika Mitra If you’re one of the many investors in the $3.9 trillion municipal-bond market, the coronavirus may have you asking: are my safe-haven municipal bonds really that safe? Municipal bonds –– bonds issued by governments and agencies, often to finance projects like airports, schools and infrastructure –– have long been considered a low-risk source of retirement income.