A Saver Is Trying to Decide Whether to Invest in a Corporate

question 10

Essay

A saver is trying to decide whether to invest in a corporate bond or a municipal bond. The corporate bond has a 5% interest rate, and the saver faces a marginal tax rate of 25%. The municipal bond has a rate of 4%. Which should the saver choose?

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