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A Guide to Vanguard’s Muni Bond Funds

FUNDS FOCUS — TAX-FREE BOND FUNDS | Evaluating Vanguard’s bond options for tax-sensitive investors.

| 33 min read
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Bonds Beyond the Benchmark: Navigating Vanguard’s Specialty Bond Funds

FUNDS FOCUS – SPECIALITY BOND FUNDS | You can earn more income by venturing beyond the “total bond market.” But with higher yields come greater risks, so choose carefully.

| 32 min read
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Finding Balance with Core Bonds

FUNDS FOCUS – CORE TAXABLE BOND FUNDS | Evaluating Vanguard options for the core of your bond portfolio.

| 28 min read
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Safety Over Yield

MAILBAG | Why I’m taking a safety-first approach to the bond market.

| 10 min read
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Your First Investment: A No-Nonsense Guide to Starting Out

A simple portfolio and practical guide for anyone beginning their investment journey.

| 13 min read
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Upping The Limit: 2025

Updating the 2025 contribution limits for retirement accounts.

| 9 min read