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Q

Excellent facts on laddering. I will never need the principle of my portfolio and have more than $1 million in long-term tax-free bonds. May I suggest you touch on margin buying in the future.

L.V., California

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James A. Klotz responds:

We are pleased this strategy is working for you.

Borrowing against tax-free bonds to buy more bonds comes with a number of inherent market and tax pitfalls. You may want to contact us to discuss this subject in greater detail.

Mar 25, 2011

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