# Higher for Longer? Municipal Bonds, Fed Risk & Tax-Free Income Opportunities | Andrew Clinton

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Published: 2026-05-20T17:05:00+00:00
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💰 Are municipal bonds becoming one of the smartest investments in today’s “higher for longer” interest rate environment? Could tax-free yields now offer equity-like returns without the same level of market risk? On this episode of The Money Path, host Todd M. Schoenberger sits down with Andrew Clinton, CEO of Clinton Investment Management, for a powerful deep dive into municipal bonds, inflation, Federal Reserve policy, tax-free income, and the evolving fixed-income landscape. 📈 With municipal yields approaching 4.5% tax-free — equivalent to roughly 7.5% to 8% taxable returns for many investors — Andrew explains why fixed income is suddenly back at the center of Wall Street conversations. 💥 Key topics include: • Why investors are embracing the “higher for longer” rate narrative• Municipal bonds vs Treasuries: where is the better value?• Tax-free income opportunities in today’s market• Why active management matters in municipal fixed income• The most attractive parts of the yield curve right now• How falling rates could unlock significant total returns• Inflation, oil prices & the impact of Middle East tensions• State tax increases and future muni demand• Why lower-rated municipal bonds may offer compelling opportunities• Can municipal bonds deliver equity-like returns with lower risk? 🎯 Andrew Clinton also breaks down common mistakes investors make in the muni market, the inefficiencies professional managers can exploit, and why shifting political and economic conditions could create major opportunities for fixed-income investors over the next several years. 📺 Watch The Money Path on Biz Talk Today TV (BTT)📲 Download the BTT app on Apple & Android devices. 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://biztalktodaytv.com⁠⁠…

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