IVA Research
A collection of 171 posts
Kilbride’s Worthy Heir
Assessing Peter Fisher's track record before he takes the reins at Dividend Growth from Don Kilbride.
Danger Ahead?
Looking at the debt ceiling (and potential default) as an investor, not a politician.
Stashing Cash at Vanguard
Are Vanguard's cash pilot programs—Cash Deposit and Cash Plus Account—better than their tried-and-true money market funds?
Tax-Free Income for All
FUNDS FOCUS — TAX-FREE BOND FUNDS | It’s been said that only death and taxes are certain. No investor can cheat death, but there are (legal) ways to avoid paying income taxes—and one is by owning municipal bonds. Fortunately for us, Vanguard’s municipal bond funds are among the best around.
Muni Bonds 101
There’s more to municipal bonds than just tax-free income. Before analyzing Vanguard’s tax-exempt bond funds—which are among the best around—let’s discuss the municipal bond market basics.
Interview: Compounding Via Dividend Growth
INTERVIEW — My exclusive conversation with Dividend Growth's co-managers Don Kilbride and Peter Fisher