Idan Levitov, Author at LearnBonds.com

QLACs: New Tool for Preserving Retirement Income

Last Updated: March 30, 2020

Last summer, the Treasury Department introduced tax rules for a special financial tool known as a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC). QLAC refers to annuities […]

Utility Bonds

Author: Idan Levitov

Last Updated: May 9, 2014

A utility bond is a type of municipal bond that is issued to finance the construction of public utility projects, such as water systems, sewer systems, electrical plants and various public projects. […]

Auction Rate Securities – Meaning and Risks

Author: Idan Levitov

Last Updated: May 8, 2014

Auction rate securities help issuers diversify their funding structure by allowing them to pay at variable, short-term rates, compared to traditional bonds that pay a fixed, long-term rate. […]

Debentures – Features, Types and Benefits

Author: Idan Levitov

Last Updated: April 23, 2014

Debentures are a type of debt instrument that are not secured by specific property or collateral, but are backed by the full faith and credit […]

Reading the Signs in the Current Bond Market

Author: Idan Levitov

Last Updated: October 26, 2012

By Kathy Jones, Vice President and Fixed Income Strategist for the Schwab Center for Financial Research […]

REIT Bond Covenants – A Differentiating Factor

Author: Idan Levitov

Last Updated: February 7, 2020

Most investment grade bonds do not contain financial covenants, but there is one notable exception. […]