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The Sapient Investor

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Should I Invest in Municipal Bonds?

Tax filing season often focuses minds on tax-efficient investing. Municipal bond funds may be one way to control taxes, but they are only attractive for high tax bracket investors. This article will tell you if they are right for you.

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Why Invest in Index Funds?

The objective evidence in support of investing in low-cost, passively-managed funds rather than actively managed funds is overwhelming. I review the most widely respected academic studies on the subject.

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QYLD: Option Premiums are Not Dividends!

Up to a point, higher yield can imply attractive value. But really huge yields come with outsized risks. If you invest naively based on yield without understand or analyzing the risks, you can get burned. QYLD, with a yield of 10%-12%, is a case in point.

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The Backdoor Roth

Maybe you have heard of the backdoor Roth and wondered if you should consider one. This article will explain what it is and when to use it.

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Your Guide to Medicare

When you turn 65, you need to sign up for Medicare. This ebooklet will help guide you through the many options you will need to choose from when the time comes.

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