Tax Exempt Government Bonds

Land Sale Could Generate 388 Megawatts
Enterprising solar developers in search of a golden opportunity could find it at Arizona's first large-scale solar land auction at 1p.m., June 6 at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix. The auction will feature five parcels totaling 1,938 acres of prime solar property near Tonopah and Hyder, south and southwest of the Valley. When combined, the parcels could accommodate enough photovoltaic modules to generate up to 388 megawatts of electricity, enough energy to power 100,000 Arizona homes.

Aslan Recognized in Affordable Housing Finance’s “Top 50”

The Wall Street Watchdog Demands Justice For The Innocent Victims Who Purchased Auction Rate Securities & Offers A Word To The Wise About Wall Str
For over a year Americas Watchdog's Wall Street Fraud Watchdog has been demanding justice for innocent victims who were sold a bill of goods called auction rate securities. Auction rate securities were sold as just like cash, liquid, safe, etc. While there have been settlements for some retail customers of what the group describes as, "the worst case of securities fraud in US history", the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog is still demanding settlements for the US citizens who purchased auction rate securities through Wells Fargo Bank, Oppenheimer, E-Trade & Raymond James. "What are the New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, & State of Washington Attorney Generals doing about these sellers? We are recommending that every au ...

MunicipalBonds.com Launches New Site for Investors – Tools for Journalists
MunicipalBonds.com, the premier site for municipal bond investors, has launched a number of features to give investors a greater understanding of the municipal bond market.

Municipal Bonds
Because there are so many stocks that are NOT paying dividends and also going down people are looking for a safe investment that will pay a decent return and also won't lose money. Slowly folks are beginning to think about bonds of which there are all kinds.

Americas Watchdog Expands Its Investigations Into Schwab Yield Plus Investor Losses As Well As Larger Auction Rate Securities Victims
Americas Watchdog and its Wall Street Fraud Watchdog are expanding their investigations for investors who were sold a investment called Schwab Yield Plus, as well as larger auction rate securities victims, who have investments in ARPS or ARS, that exceed the retail settlements announced by the New York State Attorney General. According to Americas Watchdog, "If a bank or stock broker sold a product as cash equivalent, it should be just that. The investment should not have lost value, and it should be not be worth penny's on the dollar." Investors who have lost money in Schwab Yield Plus or larger auction rate securities victims should call the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog at 866-714-6466 or visit their Web site at http://WallSt ...

Americas Watchdog Seeks Whistle Blowers Related To Municipal Tax Fraud, AKA "Yield-Burning"
Americas Watchdog and its Wall Street Fraud Watchdog are reaching out to Wall Street insiders who have specific proof of US banks, or Wall Street investment brokerage firms involved in "yield burning", or premium laundering in cheating the IRS. For whistle blowers with specific proof, significant rewards could be involved. This scheme involves US banks funding short term municipal bonds, for a illegal tax write off or profit. Whistle blowers with significant proof should contact the Wall Street Fraud Watchdog at 866-714-6466 for more information, or visit their web site at Http://WallStreetFraudwatchdog.Com

Oakland Sues Major Financial Firms for Bid-Rigging, Conspiring to Cheat Taxpayers
On Wednesday, April 23, the City of Oakland filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against national financial firms such as AIG Financial Products, Bank of America, Bear Stearns, JPMorgan Chase, Wachovia Bank and others.

Bond Price Reporting is Improving, But Many Stockbrokers Still Hide Costs.
Christopher Cannon of FirsTrust in Daytona Beach contributes to Financial Advisor Magazine as an expert in the bond markets

The Bond Market and How You Can Benefit
In the investment world, there are two words we hear more than any others'stocks and bonds. While each can offer their own advantages and disadvantages, both should be included in your portfolio. As a general rule, stocks have outperformed bonds since 1926; returning 10.4 percent against government bonds? 5.4 percent showing.

Understanding Fixed Income Investments and Fixed Income Risk
Understanding Fixed Income Investments

If You Cant Afford to Retire...Move
According to Warren Bland, PhD, an award-winning author and geographer at Cal State, people have a great option. It's called "equity-take" that is, the difference in cost of comparable housing between your present community and the more affordable one to which you could move.

Andrews Kurth Ranks High on ALM Corporate Scorecard
Firm continues to receive high marks

Baird Intermediate Muncipal Bond Fund Navigates Uncertainty
Challenges Persist; Important for Municipal Bond Investors to be Aware of Risks