Tax-Free Investments for Your Portfolio

Several investment options offer tax-free or tax-advantaged growth to enhance after-tax returns. Municipal bonds provide interest exempt from federal and often state taxes. Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s allow tax-free growth and withdrawals. Health Savings Accounts offer deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and withdrawals for medical expenses. Series I Savings Bonds defer federal tax until redemption. 529 plans grow and withdraw tax-free for education. Life insurance cash value grows tax-deferred with tax-free death benefits. Combining these can reduce lifetime tax liability.