Investors in deep blue states can take pleasure in knowing interest income from Treasuries is tax free on a state and local levelโ€”but thatโ€™s not the case for CDs. Also, Treasuries are backed by the full faith credit pledge of the federal government. Again, not so for CDs.

Action Line: This is a wonderful time of year to get working on your Treasury bond ladder. Letโ€™s go.

Originally posted on Your Survival Guy.ย